US Bridges

SW Urish Rs 2182 over Trib. to Kansas River

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.5W of Topeka · Structure no. 000000000890711

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Urish Rs 2182 over Trib. to Kansas River is a concrete culvert carrying SW Urish Rs 2182 over Trib. to Kansas River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSW Urish Rs 2182
CrossesTrib. to Kansas River
Location0.5W of Topeka
RouteCounty Highway 2182
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05553, -95.78032
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating101 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SW Urish Rs 2182 over Trib. to Kansas River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Urish Rs 2182 over Trib. to Kansas River 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 SW Urish Rs 2182 over Trib. to Kansas River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is SW Urish Rs 2182 over Trib. to Kansas River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns SW Urish Rs 2182 over Trib. to Kansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.