US Bridges

US75 HWY Wl-El over Local Road

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.51 MI N Osage Coln · Structure no. 999907500891521

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 HWY Wl-El over Local Road is a concrete culvert carrying US75 HWY Wl-El over Local Road in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,152 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS75 HWY Wl-El
CrossesLocal Road
Location1.51 MI N Osage Coln
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89167, -95.68333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2023)
Projected traffic5,152 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US75 HWY Wl-El over Local Road built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US75 HWY Wl-El over Local Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US75 HWY Wl-El over Local Road carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US75 HWY Wl-El over Local Road?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns US75 HWY Wl-El over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.