US Bridges

W 1st St. over Martin Cr.

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 70M W. of 1st & Roosevelt · Structure no. 427950895278D7C

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,025
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 1st St. over Martin Cr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying W 1st St. 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 1,025 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 766 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 1st St.
CrossesMartin Cr.
Location70M W. of 1st & Roosevelt
RouteCity Street 5278
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06374, -95.70372
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 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 traffic1,025 (2017)
Projected traffic766 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 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 W 1st St. over Martin Cr. built?

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

What condition is W 1st St. 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 W 1st St. over Martin Cr. carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W 1st St. over Martin Cr.?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns W 1st St. over Martin Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.