US Bridges

SW 2nd St. over Ward Cr.

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 24.08M W. of SW2nd & the · Structure no. 527950890000D7H

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 2nd St. over Ward Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying SW 2nd St. over Ward Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 95 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 442 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSW 2nd St.
CrossesWard Cr.
Location24.08M W. of SW2nd & the
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06181, -95.69834
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2019)
Projected traffic442 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SW 2nd St. over Ward Cr. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SW 2nd St. over Ward 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 SW 2nd St. over Ward Cr. carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW 2nd St. over Ward Cr.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SW 2nd St. over Ward Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.