US Bridges

NW 70th Osn 064 over Trib.To Soldier Creek

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 4.5N 1.6W of Silver Lake · Structure no. 000890975504140

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 70th Osn 064 over Trib.To Soldier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 70th Osn 064 over Trib.To Soldier Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 70th Osn 064
CrossesTrib.To Soldier Creek
Location4.5N 1.6W of Silver Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.17323, -95.87934
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 NW 70th Osn 064 over Trib.To Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 70th Osn 064 over Trib.To Soldier 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 NW 70th Osn 064 over Trib.To Soldier Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is NW 70th Osn 064 over Trib.To Soldier Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns NW 70th Osn 064 over Trib.To Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.