US Bridges

SW Macvicar over Martin Cr.

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 270.97M N. of 8th & Macvi · Structure no. 427950895274E7A

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,795
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Macvicar over Martin Cr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW Macvicar over Martin Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 6 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 12,795 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,295 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Macvicar
CrossesMartin Cr.
Location270.97M N. of 8th & Macvi
RouteCity Street 5274
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05726, -95.70615
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,795 (2017)
Projected traffic14,295 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Macvicar over Martin Cr. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Macvicar over Martin Cr. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SW Macvicar over Martin Cr. carry?

About 12,795 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW Macvicar over Martin Cr.?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SW Macvicar over Martin Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.