US Bridges

SE 21st over Deer Cr.

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 20.42M E. of SE 21st & Ca · Structure no. 42795089540I14A

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 21st over Deer Cr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE 21st over Deer Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,605 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSE 21st
CrossesDeer Cr.
Location20.42M E. of SE 21st & Ca
RouteCity Street 5400
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02968, -95.63698
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2017)
Projected traffic1,605 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 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 SE 21st over Deer Cr. built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 21st over Deer 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 SE 21st over Deer Cr. carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE 21st over Deer Cr.?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SE 21st over Deer Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.