US Bridges

NE Meriden Rd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 500M N. of US24 & Meriden · Structure no. 4279508955AA13A

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Meriden Rd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Meriden Rd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,776 by 2043. The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE Meriden Rd.
CrossesSoldier Cr. Cut-Off
Location500M N. of US24 & Meriden
RouteCity Street 5571
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09552, -95.64335
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.7 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2017)
Projected traffic1,776 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 NE Meriden Rd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is NE Meriden Rd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NE Meriden Rd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NE Meriden Rd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off?

The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NE Meriden Rd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.