US Bridges

151st ST over Kill Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 2.0N 3.1W of Gardner · Structure no. 000461073904580

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

151st ST over Kill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 151st ST over Kill Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries151st ST
CrossesKill Creek
Location2.0N 3.1W of Gardner
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85486, -94.96591
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 151st ST over Kill Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 151st ST over Kill 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 151st ST over Kill Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 151st ST over Kill Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 151st ST over Kill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.