US Bridges

159th ST over Gardner Lake Trib.

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 2.3W of US #56 · Structure no. 000461079704600

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

159th ST over Gardner Lake Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying 159th ST over Gardner Lake Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries159th ST
CrossesGardner Lake Trib.
Location2.3W of US #56
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.83992, -94.91532
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2022)
Projected traffic900 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 159th ST over Gardner Lake Trib. built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 159th ST over Gardner Lake Trib. 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 159th ST over Gardner Lake Trib. carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 159th ST over Gardner Lake Trib.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns 159th ST over Gardner Lake Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.