US Bridges

Homestead LN (nb) over Trib. to Bull Creek

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Johnson County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.0E of Edgerton · Structure no. 507500460000002

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homestead LN (nb) over Trib. to Bull Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Homestead LN (nb) over Trib. to Bull Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,700 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHomestead LN (nb)
CrossesTrib. to Bull Creek
Location0.5N 2.0E of Edgerton
RouteCity Street 22542
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.77497, -94.96356
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (92.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2013)
Projected traffic14,700 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Homestead LN (nb) over Trib. to Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homestead LN (nb) over Trib. to Bull 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 2023.

How much traffic does Homestead LN (nb) over Trib. to Bull Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Homestead LN (nb) over Trib. to Bull Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Homestead LN (nb) over Trib. to Bull Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.