US Bridges

85th Terrace over Trib. to Dykes Branch

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Johnson County, Kansas · 85th Terr at High Drive · Structure no. 515450460000009

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

85th Terrace over Trib. to Dykes Branch is a concrete slab carrying 85th Terrace over Trib. to Dykes Branch in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries85th Terrace
CrossesTrib. to Dykes Branch
Location85th Terr at High Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97427, -94.61322
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2005)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2040
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 85th Terrace over Trib. to Dykes Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 85th Terrace over Trib. to Dykes Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 85th Terrace over Trib. to Dykes Branch carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 85th Terrace over Trib. to Dykes Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 85th Terrace over Trib. to Dykes Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.