US Bridges

N.W. 39th. St. 163 over Trib. to Soldier Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.3W US75 1.7N US24 · Structure no. 000890989704220

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.W. 39th. St. 163 over Trib. to Soldier Creek is a steel culvert carrying N.W. 39th. St. 163 over Trib. to Soldier Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN.W. 39th. St. 163
CrossesTrib. to Soldier Creek
Location1.3W US75 1.7N US24
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11636, -95.7474
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic200 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 N.W. 39th. St. 163 over Trib. to Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.W. 39th. St. 163 over Trib. to Soldier Creek 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 N.W. 39th. St. 163 over Trib. to Soldier Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is N.W. 39th. St. 163 over Trib. to Soldier Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N.W. 39th. St. 163 over Trib. to Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.