US Bridges

Swartz Road over Betts Creek

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 1100E of 102nd. St. · Structure no. 507651050000001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swartz Road over Betts Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Swartz Road over Betts Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSwartz Road
CrossesBetts Creek
Location1100E of 102nd. St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07998, -94.81212
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2007)
Projected traffic610 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Swartz Road over Betts Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swartz Road over Betts 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Swartz Road over Betts Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Swartz Road over Betts Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Swartz Road over Betts Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.