US Bridges

NW Forestry Dump R over Ward -Martin Cr.

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 371M E of I-70 & Macvicar · Structure no. 527950890000C7C

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Forestry Dump R over Ward -Martin Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying NW Forestry Dump R over Ward -Martin Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Forestry Dump R
CrossesWard -Martin Cr.
Location371M E of I-70 & Macvicar
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06969, -95.70171
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic145 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW Forestry Dump R over Ward -Martin Cr. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Forestry Dump R over Ward -Martin 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 NW Forestry Dump R over Ward -Martin Cr. carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NW Forestry Dump R over Ward -Martin Cr.?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns NW Forestry Dump R over Ward -Martin Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.