US Bridges

SW Willow over Ward Cr.

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 99M E. of SW Willow & Jew · Structure no. 427950895310D7K

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,455
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Willow over Ward Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying SW Willow over Ward Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 125 years old, older 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 4,455 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,771 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Willow
CrossesWard Cr.
Location99M E. of SW Willow & Jew
RouteCity Street 5310
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05871, -95.69784
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,455 (2017)
Projected traffic1,771 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 SW Willow over Ward Cr. built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SW Willow over Ward 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 Willow over Ward Cr. carry?

About 4,455 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW Willow over Ward Cr.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SW Willow over Ward Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.