US Bridges

College Boulevard over Tomahawk Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · College Bvd. and Mission · Structure no. 515450460000020

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
694 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Boulevard over Tomahawk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying College Boulevard over Tomahawk Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2040. The structure is 694 ft (211.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCollege Boulevard
CrossesTomahawk Creek
LocationCollege Bvd. and Mission
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92771, -94.62318
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length694 ft (211.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2010)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 College Boulevard over Tomahawk Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Boulevard over Tomahawk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does College Boulevard over Tomahawk Creek carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is College Boulevard over Tomahawk Creek?

The structure is 694 ft (211.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns College Boulevard over Tomahawk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.