US Bridges

N. Kansas Ave. over Old Soldier Cr.

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 106M S. of N. Burgess & K · Structure no. 42795089553B11A

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,965
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Kansas Ave. over Old Soldier Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying N. Kansas Ave. over Old Soldier Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6,965 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,132 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Kansas Ave.
CrossesOld Soldier Cr.
Location106M S. of N. Burgess & K
RouteCity Street 5531
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0805, -95.66091
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,965 (2017)
Projected traffic10,132 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 N. Kansas Ave. over Old Soldier Cr. built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Kansas Ave. over Old Soldier 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 N. Kansas Ave. over Old Soldier Cr. carry?

About 6,965 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N. Kansas Ave. over Old Soldier Cr.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns N. Kansas Ave. over Old Soldier Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.