US Bridges

SE 2nd St. over Deer Cr.

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 478.23M E. of SE2nd & Kel · Structure no. 52795089000F15A

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 2nd St. over Deer Cr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE 2nd St. over Deer Cr. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSE 2nd St.
CrossesDeer Cr.
Location478.23M E. of SE2nd & Kel
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05157, -95.62848
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2019)
Projected traffic509 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 2nd St. over Deer Cr. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 2nd St. over Deer 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 SE 2nd St. over Deer Cr. carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE 2nd St. over Deer Cr.?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SE 2nd St. over Deer Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.