US Bridges

Calhoun Rd. 227 over Trib. to Kansas River

PoorPosted for load

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.0W K-4 0.1S US24 · Structure no. 000891003804247

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun Rd. 227 over Trib. to Kansas River is a concrete tee beam carrying Calhoun Rd. 227 over Trib. to Kansas River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCalhoun Rd. 227
CrossesTrib. to Kansas River
Location1.0W K-4 0.1S US24
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09208, -95.61841
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Calhoun Rd. 227 over Trib. to Kansas River built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calhoun Rd. 227 over Trib. to Kansas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Calhoun Rd. 227 over Trib. to Kansas River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Calhoun Rd. 227 over Trib. to Kansas River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun Rd. 227 over Trib. to Kansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.