US Bridges

College Blvd over Indian Ck

Poor

Johnson County, Kansas · 300 W of Indian Ck Pkw · Structure no. 421950462874055

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Blvd over Indian Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying College Blvd over Indian Ck in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCollege Blvd
CrossesIndian Ck
Location300 W of Indian Ck Pkw
RouteCity Street 2874
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92741, -94.69707
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2024)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$900,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was College Blvd over Indian Ck built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Blvd over Indian Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does College Blvd over Indian Ck carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is College Blvd over Indian Ck?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns College Blvd over Indian Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.