US Bridges

NW 62nd ST RS1256 over Trib. Soldier Cr.

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 2N 3.5E Rossville · Structure no. 000000000890505

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
478
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 62nd ST RS1256 over Trib. Soldier Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying NW 62nd ST RS1256 over Trib. Soldier Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 478 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNW 62nd ST RS1256
CrossesTrib. Soldier Cr.
Location2N 3.5E Rossville
RouteCounty Highway 1256
StateKansas
Coordinates39.15878, -95.87407
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2020)
Projected traffic750 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 NW 62nd ST RS1256 over Trib. Soldier Cr. built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 62nd ST RS1256 over Trib. Soldier Cr. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NW 62nd ST RS1256 over Trib. Soldier Cr. carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is NW 62nd ST RS1256 over Trib. Soldier Cr.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns NW 62nd ST RS1256 over Trib. Soldier Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.