US Bridges

N.W. 4th. St. 51 over Vassar Creek

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 2.0S.W. of Valencia · Structure no. 000890973104285

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.W. 4th. St. 51 over Vassar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N.W. 4th. St. 51 over Vassar Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN.W. 4th. St. 51
CrossesVassar Creek
Location2.0S.W. of Valencia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0657, -95.90739
Functional classRural 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N.W. 4th. St. 51 over Vassar Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.W. 4th. St. 51 over Vassar 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 N.W. 4th. St. 51 over Vassar Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is N.W. 4th. St. 51 over Vassar Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns N.W. 4th. St. 51 over Vassar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.