US Bridges

SE 27th St. over Butcher Cr.

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 27.43M E. of SE27th & Ks. · Structure no. 527950890000J9A

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 27th St. over Butcher Cr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE 27th St. over Butcher Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 27th St.
CrossesButcher Cr.
Location27.43M E. of SE27th & Ks.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01933, -95.67989
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic148 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 27th St. over Butcher Cr. built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 27th St. over Butcher 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SE 27th St. over Butcher Cr. carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SE 27th St. over Butcher Cr.?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SE 27th St. over Butcher Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.