US Bridges

SE 25th St. over Butcher Cr.

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 172.82M E. of SE25th & Ks · Structure no. 42795089527J10A

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,460
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 25th St. over Butcher Cr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE 25th St. over Butcher Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,510 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSE 25th St.
CrossesButcher Cr.
Location172.82M E. of SE25th & Ks
RouteCity Street 5276
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0225, -95.67772
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,460 (2017)
Projected traffic2,510 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 25th St. over Butcher Cr. built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 25th St. over Butcher 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SE 25th St. over Butcher Cr. carry?

About 2,460 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE 25th St. over Butcher Cr.?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SE 25th St. over Butcher Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.