US Bridges

Metropolitan over Stream

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 5800 Metropolitan · Structure no. 414301052624174

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Metropolitan over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Metropolitan over Stream in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 90 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMetropolitan
CrossesStream
Location5800 Metropolitan
RouteCity Street 2624
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07313, -94.71335
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2007)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Metropolitan over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Metropolitan over Stream 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Metropolitan over Stream carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Metropolitan over Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Metropolitan over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.