US Bridges

NW Menninger Rd. over 1/2-DAY Cr.

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · Near Manninger & Sproaton · Structure no. 4279508952BB10B

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Menninger Rd. over 1/2-DAY Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying NW Menninger Rd. over 1/2-DAY Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,617 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Menninger Rd.
Crosses1/2-DAY Cr.
LocationNear Manninger & Sproaton
RouteCity Street 5278
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10228, -95.66815
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2017)
Projected traffic1,617 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Menninger Rd. over 1/2-DAY Cr. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Menninger Rd. over 1/2-DAY 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 NW Menninger Rd. over 1/2-DAY Cr. carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NW Menninger Rd. over 1/2-DAY Cr.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns NW Menninger Rd. over 1/2-DAY Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.