US Bridges

SW Robinson over Trib. Kaw

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 89.31M N. of SW10th & Rob · Structure no. 527950890000E1B

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Robinson over Trib. Kaw is a concrete culvert carrying SW Robinson over Trib. Kaw in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesSW Robinson
CrossesTrib. Kaw
Location89.31M N. of SW10th & Rob
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05189, -95.75909
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2019)
Projected traffic141 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Robinson over Trib. Kaw built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Robinson over Trib. Kaw 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 Robinson over Trib. Kaw carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW Robinson over Trib. Kaw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SW Robinson over Trib. Kaw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.