US Bridges

SW Van Buren over Trib. Butcher Cr.

FairPosted for load

Shawnee County, Kansas · 188.37M N. of SW Croix & · Structure no. 527950890000L9C

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
478
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Van Buren over Trib. Butcher Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying SW Van Buren over Trib. Butcher Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 478 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Van Buren
CrossesTrib. Butcher Cr.
Location188.37M N. of SW Croix &
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00628, -95.68425
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2019)
Projected traffic566 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Van Buren over Trib. Butcher Cr. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Van Buren over Trib. Butcher 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 Van Buren over Trib. Butcher Cr. carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW Van Buren over Trib. Butcher Cr.?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns SW Van Buren over Trib. Butcher Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.