US Bridges

Swartz Street over Stream

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 5820 Swartz · Structure no. 514301050000177

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,895
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swartz Street over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Swartz Street over Stream in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 2,895 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSwartz Street
CrossesStream
Location5820 Swartz
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08038, -94.71275
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,895 (2007)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Swartz Street over Stream built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swartz Street 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 Swartz Street over Stream carry?

About 2,895 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Swartz Street over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Swartz Street over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.