US Bridges

Blue Valley Pkwy over Tomahawk Ck Trib

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 250 S. of 121st St. · Structure no. 421950460000052

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Valley Pkwy over Tomahawk Ck Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Blue Valley Pkwy over Tomahawk Ck Trib in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 59 years old, older 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 26,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,700 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBlue Valley Pkwy
CrossesTomahawk Ck Trib
Location250 S. of 121st St.
RouteCity Street 4261
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90779, -94.6728
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,400 (2017)
Projected traffic31,700 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Blue Valley Pkwy over Tomahawk Ck Trib built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Blue Valley Pkwy over Tomahawk Ck 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 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Valley Pkwy over Tomahawk Ck Trib carry?

About 26,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blue Valley Pkwy over Tomahawk Ck Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Blue Valley Pkwy over Tomahawk Ck Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.