US Bridges

NW Rochester Rd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 579M N. of NWUS24 & Roche · Structure no. 4279508953BB10A

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,480
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Rochester Rd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW Rochester Rd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 68 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 6,480 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,674 by 2043. The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Rochester Rd.
CrossesSoldier Cr. Cut-Off
Location579M N. of NWUS24 & Roche
RouteCity Street 5306
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09628, -95.67313
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,480 (2017)
Projected traffic7,674 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW Rochester Rd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is NW Rochester Rd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NW Rochester Rd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off carry?

About 6,480 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NW Rochester Rd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off?

The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NW Rochester Rd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.