US Bridges

SW Hillsdale over Martin Cr.

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 273.41M N. of SW15th & Hi · Structure no. 527950890000F4E

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Hillsdale over Martin Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying SW Hillsdale over Martin Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSW Hillsdale
CrossesMartin Cr.
Location273.41M N. of SW15th & Hi
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04403, -95.72933
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2019)
Projected traffic212 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Hillsdale over Martin Cr. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Hillsdale over Martin Cr. 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 SW Hillsdale over Martin Cr. carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW Hillsdale over Martin Cr.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SW Hillsdale over Martin Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.