US Bridges

SW 45th Street over Butcher Cr. Trib.

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Shawnee County, Kansas · 89.916M E. of SW45th & to · Structure no. 527950890000O9A

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,470
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 45th Street over Butcher Cr. Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying SW 45th Street over Butcher Cr. Trib. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 10,470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 45th Street
CrossesButcher Cr. Trib.
Location89.916M E. of SW45th & to
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98533, -95.68659
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating88.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,470 (2019)
Projected traffic12,400 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 45th Street over Butcher Cr. Trib. built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 45th Street over Butcher Cr. Trib. 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 45th Street over Butcher Cr. Trib. carry?

About 10,470 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW 45th Street over Butcher Cr. Trib.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns SW 45th Street over Butcher Cr. Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.