US Bridges

Leavenworth Road over Stream

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 13400 Leavenworth Road · Structure no. 514301050000324

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,765
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leavenworth Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Leavenworth Road over Stream in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,765 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLeavenworth Road
CrossesStream
Location13400 Leavenworth Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.1432, -94.89074
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 rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,765 (2013)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leavenworth Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leavenworth Road 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 Leavenworth Road over Stream carry?

About 1,765 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Leavenworth Road over Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Leavenworth Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.