US Bridges

Scanlan Ave. over Drainage Channel

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Kansas · 4.8 S of I-70 · Structure no. 525400850000001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scanlan Ave. over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Scanlan Ave. over Drainage Channel in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesScanlan Ave.
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location4.8 S of I-70
RouteCity Street 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.80503, -97.63643
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scanlan Ave. over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scanlan Ave. over Drainage Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Scanlan Ave. over Drainage Channel carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Scanlan Ave. over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Scanlan Ave. over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.