US Bridges

SE California Ave. over Trib. Deer Cr.

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 126.54M S of SE33rd · Structure no. 42795089556L12A

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,350
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE California Ave. over Trib. Deer Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying SE California Ave. over Trib. Deer Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE California Ave.
CrossesTrib. Deer Cr.
Location126.54M S of SE33rd
RouteCity Street 5561
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00687, -95.65162
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2017)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 California Ave. over Trib. Deer Cr. built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE California Ave. over Trib. 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 California Ave. over Trib. Deer Cr. carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE California Ave. over Trib. Deer Cr.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SE California Ave. over Trib. Deer Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.