US Bridges

Lee Boulevard over Dykes Branch

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 200 Ft S of 86th Terr · Structure no. 515450460000005

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,580
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Boulevard over Dykes Branch is a concrete slab carrying Lee Boulevard over Dykes Branch in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 6,580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,120 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Boulevard
CrossesDykes Branch
Location200 Ft S of 86th Terr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97139, -94.61439
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,580 (2010)
Projected traffic10,120 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Boulevard over Dykes Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Boulevard over Dykes Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Boulevard over Dykes Branch carry?

About 6,580 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lee Boulevard over Dykes Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Boulevard over Dykes Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.