US Bridges

Roe Avenue over Brush Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.1N of 75th. · Structure no. 423350463025008

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,262
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roe Avenue over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Roe Avenue over Brush Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 70 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,262 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,262 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoe Avenue
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.1N of 75th.
RouteCity Street 3025
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99448, -94.64007
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,262 (2008)
Projected traffic11,262 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 Roe Avenue over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Roe Avenue over Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Roe Avenue over Brush Creek carry?

About 11,262 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Roe Avenue over Brush Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Roe Avenue over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.