US Bridges

Ridgeview Rd. over Mill Creek Trib. NO.1

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.53 MI S of Prairie Star · Structure no. 415700464241030

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgeview Rd. over Mill Creek Trib. NO.1 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridgeview Rd. over Mill Creek Trib. NO.1 in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2041. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgeview Rd.
CrossesMill Creek Trib. NO.1
Location0.53 MI S of Prairie Star
RouteCity Street 4241
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94828, -94.79598
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ridgeview Rd. over Mill Creek Trib. NO.1 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgeview Rd. over Mill Creek Trib. NO.1 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ridgeview Rd. over Mill Creek Trib. NO.1 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ridgeview Rd. over Mill Creek Trib. NO.1?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgeview Rd. over Mill Creek Trib. NO.1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.