US Bridges

Kirkwood Drive over Drainage Ditch

Good

Riley County, Kansas · E of HWY 177 @ Marlatt · Structure no. 511750810000017

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkwood Drive over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kirkwood Drive over Drainage Ditch in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKirkwood Drive
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationE of HWY 177 @ Marlatt
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.21841, -96.57383
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirkwood Drive over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirkwood Drive over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Kirkwood Drive over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kirkwood Drive over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkwood Drive over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.