US Bridges

Roe Ave. over Tomahawk Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · Roe Ave. over Tomahawk · Structure no. 415450463025003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,860
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roe Ave. over Tomahawk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roe Ave. over Tomahawk Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 11,860 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,650 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoe Ave.
CrossesTomahawk Creek
LocationRoe Ave. over Tomahawk
RouteCity Street 3025
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90608, -94.63984
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,860 (2010)
Projected traffic12,650 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Roe Ave. over Tomahawk Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roe Ave. over Tomahawk Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Roe Ave. over Tomahawk Creek carry?

About 11,860 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Roe Ave. over Tomahawk Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Roe Ave. over Tomahawk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.