US Bridges

NE Sardou over NE Chase Ave.

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · NE Sardou & Chase (river · Structure no. 42795089530C13A

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,080
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Sardou over NE Chase Ave. is a concrete culvert carrying NE Sardou over NE Chase Ave. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 8,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,372 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNE Sardou
CrossesNE Chase Ave.
LocationNE Sardou & Chase (river
RouteCity Street 5303
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06663, -95.6495
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,080 (2017)
Projected traffic13,372 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Sardou over NE Chase Ave. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Sardou over NE Chase Ave. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NE Sardou over NE Chase Ave. carry?

About 8,080 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE Sardou over NE Chase Ave.?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m).

Who owns NE Sardou over NE Chase Ave.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.