Ward Rd. 261 over Whetstone Creek
Shawnee County, Kansas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ward Rd. 261 over Whetstone Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2005, making it 50 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 150 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 357 of the 564 inventoried bridges in Shawnee County rated good (63.3%); 18 (3.2%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 48 ft |
| Location | 3.8E of Topeka |
| NBI structure number | 000891011604345 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Shawnee County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I70 Hwy Nl-sl over Danbury Lane | 1956 | 29,178 | Fair |
| I-70 Hwy EB over Gage Blvd | 1993 | 24,375 | Good |
| I-70 Hwy WB over Gage Blvd | 1993 | 24,375 | Good |
| NB US-75 Hwy over Kansas River UP RR | 1955 | 23,650 | Good |
| US75 Hwy W Lane SB over Kansas River UP RR | 1977 | 23,650 | Fair |
| U75 (E 70 to N 75) over N-s Lanes I70 | 1977 | 23,650 | Fair |
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