Metcalf Avenue over Indian Creek
GoodJohnson County, Kansas · 100 N of 103rd ST · Structure no. 421950462951161
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 216 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Metcalf Avenue over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Metcalf Avenue over Indian Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2044. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Metcalf Avenue over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Metcalf Avenue over Indian 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Metcalf Avenue over Indian Creek carry?
About 41,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Metcalf Avenue over Indian Creek?
The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.
Who owns Metcalf Avenue over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.