US Bridges

SE 6th St. over Deer Cr.

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 967.25M E of SE6th & Gold · Structure no. 42795089529G14A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,030
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 6th St. over Deer Cr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE 6th St. over Deer Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,030 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,709 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 6th St.
CrossesDeer Cr.
Location967.25M E of SE6th & Gold
RouteCity Street 5290
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04424, -95.63247
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,030 (2017)
Projected traffic6,709 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 6th St. over Deer Cr. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 6th St. over Deer 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 SE 6th St. over Deer Cr. carry?

About 5,030 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SE 6th St. over Deer Cr.?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SE 6th St. over Deer Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.