US Bridges

NW Lyman Rd. over Old Soldier Cr.

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 297.18M W. of NW Lyman &_ · Structure no. 42795089521A11A

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,260
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Lyman Rd. over Old Soldier Cr. is a steel culvert carrying NW Lyman Rd. over Old Soldier Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 7,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,592 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Lyman Rd.
CrossesOld Soldier Cr.
Location297.18M W. of NW Lyman &_
RouteCity Street 5210
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08761, -95.66807
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,260 (2017)
Projected traffic9,592 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lyman Rd. over Old Soldier Cr. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Lyman Rd. over Old Soldier Cr. 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 Lyman Rd. over Old Soldier Cr. carry?

About 7,260 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW Lyman Rd. over Old Soldier Cr.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns NW Lyman Rd. over Old Soldier Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.