US Bridges

NW Valencia 071 over Trib. Kansas R.

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.2N of I-70 · Structure no. 000890975904287

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Valencia 071 over Trib. Kansas R. is a concrete culvert carrying NW Valencia 071 over Trib. Kansas R. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Valencia 071
CrossesTrib. Kansas R.
Location1.2N of I-70
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07639, -95.87639
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 NW Valencia 071 over Trib. Kansas R. built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Valencia 071 over Trib. Kansas R. 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 Valencia 071 over Trib. Kansas R. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is NW Valencia 071 over Trib. Kansas R.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns NW Valencia 071 over Trib. Kansas R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.