US Bridges

Ridgeview RD over Wolf Creek

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Johnson County, Kansas · 0.8 Mi. N. of 191st St. · Structure no. 000000000460510

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgeview RD over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ridgeview RD over Wolf Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgeview RD
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.8 Mi. N. of 191st St.
RouteCounty Highway 2241
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79402, -94.79726
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2019)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 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 Ridgeview RD over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgeview RD over Wolf 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ridgeview RD over Wolf Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ridgeview RD over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgeview RD over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.