US Bridges

63rd Street over Brush Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 100FT W of Indian Lane · Structure no. 419050462728002

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,900
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

63rd Street over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 63rd Street over Brush Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries63rd Street
CrossesBrush Creek
Location100FT W of Indian Lane
RouteCity Street 2728
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01512, -94.62223
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2015)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
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 63rd Street over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 63rd Street over Brush 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 63rd Street over Brush Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is 63rd Street over Brush Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 63rd Street over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.