US Bridges

N. Kansas Ave. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 526M S. of NW Menninger & · Structure no. 4279508955BB11B

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,670
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Kansas Ave. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Kansas Ave. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 3,670 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,346 by 2043. The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Kansas Ave.
CrossesSoldier Cr. Cut-Off
Location526M S. of NW Menninger &
RouteCity Street 5531
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09767, -95.65997
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,670 (2017)
Projected traffic4,346 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Kansas Ave. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is N. Kansas Ave. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N. Kansas Ave. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off carry?

About 3,670 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N. Kansas Ave. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off?

The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N. Kansas Ave. over Soldier Cr. Cut-Off?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.