US Bridges

On Rs 2183 Bsn 700 over Tecumseh Creek

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 6.1E US75 2.0S US40 · Structure no. 000000000890700

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,435
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Rs 2183 Bsn 700 over Tecumseh Creek is a concrete culvert carrying On Rs 2183 Bsn 700 over Tecumseh Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,435 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOn Rs 2183 Bsn 700
CrossesTecumseh Creek
Location6.1E US75 2.0S US40
RouteCounty Highway 2183
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01523, -95.57589
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,435 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 On Rs 2183 Bsn 700 over Tecumseh Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is On Rs 2183 Bsn 700 over Tecumseh Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does On Rs 2183 Bsn 700 over Tecumseh Creek carry?

About 1,435 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is On Rs 2183 Bsn 700 over Tecumseh Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns On Rs 2183 Bsn 700 over Tecumseh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.