US Bridges

Wilder Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.19NW of Holiday Drive · Structure no. 426350462624008

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,210
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilder Road over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wilder Road over Mill Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4,210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWilder Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.19NW of Holiday Drive
RouteCity Street 2624
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04028, -94.80923
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,210 (2017)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wilder Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilder Road over Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wilder Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 4,210 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wilder Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wilder Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.