US Bridges

SW Fairlawn over Martin Cr.

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Shawnee County, Kansas · SW Huntoon & Fairlawn Int · Structure no. 427950895301F2A

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,150
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Fairlawn over Martin Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying SW Fairlawn over Martin Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 13,150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,988 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Fairlawn
CrossesMartin Cr.
LocationSW Huntoon & Fairlawn Int
RouteCity Street 5301
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04389, -95.74308
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,150 (2017)
Projected traffic15,988 by 2043
Trucks2%
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Fairlawn over Martin Cr. built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Fairlawn over Martin 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 SW Fairlawn over Martin Cr. carry?

About 13,150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW Fairlawn over Martin Cr.?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SW Fairlawn over Martin Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.