US Bridges

SW 10th St. over Wanamaker Channel Trib.

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Shawnee County, Kansas · 101M E. of 10th & Wanamak · Structure no. 427950895330E1A

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,865
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 10th St. over Wanamaker Channel Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying SW 10th St. over Wanamaker Channel Trib. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,865 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,907 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 10th St.
CrossesWanamaker Channel Trib.
Location101M E. of 10th & Wanamak
RouteCity Street 5330
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05088, -95.76059
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,865 (2017)
Projected traffic9,907 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 10th St. over Wanamaker Channel Trib. built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 10th St. over Wanamaker Channel Trib. 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 10th St. over Wanamaker Channel Trib. carry?

About 7,865 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW 10th St. over Wanamaker Channel Trib.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns SW 10th St. over Wanamaker Channel Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.