US Bridges

Merriam Lane over Stream

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · Merriam LN W of Espenlaub · Structure no. 514301050000151

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,720
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merriam Lane over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Merriam Lane over Stream in Wyandotte 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 6 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 7,720 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMerriam Lane
CrossesStream
LocationMerriam LN W of Espenlaub
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0494, -94.6515
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,720 (2013)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Merriam Lane over Stream built?

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

What condition is Merriam Lane over Stream 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Merriam Lane over Stream carry?

About 7,720 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Merriam Lane over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Merriam Lane over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.