US Bridges

NW Topeka Blvd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 696M N. of NW US24 & Tope · Structure no. 4279508955BB11A

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,875
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Topeka Blvd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying NW Topeka Blvd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 9,875 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,695 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Topeka Blvd.
CrossesSoldier Cr. Cut-Off
Location696M N. of NW US24 & Tope
RouteCity Street 5551
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09764, -95.66461
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,875 (2017)
Projected traffic11,695 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW Topeka Blvd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off built?

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

What condition is NW Topeka Blvd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off 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 NW Topeka Blvd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off carry?

About 9,875 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NW Topeka Blvd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NW Topeka Blvd. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.