US Bridges

Berryton Rd. 216 over Trib. to Lake Shawnee

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 3.0E US75 3.9S US40 · Structure no. 000891003004389

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berryton Rd. 216 over Trib. to Lake Shawnee is a masonry culvert carrying Berryton Rd. 216 over Trib. to Lake Shawnee in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBerryton Rd. 216
CrossesTrib. to Lake Shawnee
Location3.0E US75 3.9S US40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9869, -95.63289
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berryton Rd. 216 over Trib. to Lake Shawnee built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berryton Rd. 216 over Trib. to Lake Shawnee 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 Berryton Rd. 216 over Trib. to Lake Shawnee carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Berryton Rd. 216 over Trib. to Lake Shawnee?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Berryton Rd. 216 over Trib. to Lake Shawnee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.