US Bridges

SW 3rd St. over Ward Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 98.67M E of SW 3rd&JEWELL · Structure no. 52795089R000D7I

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
352
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 3rd St. over Ward Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 3rd St. over Ward Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 352 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 3rd St.
CrossesWard Creek
Location98.67M E of SW 3rd&JEWELL
RouteCity Street 6698
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0608, -95.69834
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2020)
Projected traffic375 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 SW 3rd St. over Ward Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 3rd St. over Ward Creek 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 3rd St. over Ward Creek carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is SW 3rd St. over Ward Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SW 3rd St. over Ward Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.