US Bridges

SW 10th St. over Wanamaker Channel

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 467M W. of SW10th & Wanam · Structure no. 52795089000E1AB

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,325
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 10th St. over Wanamaker Channel is a concrete culvert carrying SW 10th St. over Wanamaker Channel 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,325 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,044 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 10th St.
CrossesWanamaker Channel
Location467M W. of SW10th & Wanam
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05082, -95.76569
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,325 (2019)
Projected traffic11,044 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 10th St. over Wanamaker Channel built?

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

What condition is SW 10th St. over Wanamaker Channel 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 10th St. over Wanamaker Channel carry?

About 9,325 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SW 10th St. over Wanamaker Channel?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns SW 10th St. over Wanamaker Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.