US Bridges

SE 37th St. over Butcher Cr.

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · Near 37th & Humboldt. · Structure no. 42795089550M10A

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,510
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 37th St. over Butcher Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying SE 37th St. over Butcher Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 14,510 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,183 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 37th St.
CrossesButcher Cr.
LocationNear 37th & Humboldt.
RouteCity Street 5500
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00067, -95.67619
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,510 (2017)
Projected traffic23,183 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 37th St. over Butcher Cr. built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 37th St. over Butcher Cr. 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 SE 37th St. over Butcher Cr. carry?

About 14,510 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SE 37th St. over Butcher Cr.?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SE 37th St. over Butcher Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.