US Bridges

79th St. J.7-17.0 over Trib. to Cedar Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.3W of K-7 · Structure no. 515700460000002

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
935
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

79th St. J.7-17.0 over Trib. to Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 79th St. J.7-17.0 over Trib. to Cedar Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 935 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries79th St. J.7-17.0
CrossesTrib. to Cedar Creek
Location1.3W of K-7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98527, -94.87785
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic935 (2009)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2043
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 79th St. J.7-17.0 over Trib. to Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 79th St. J.7-17.0 over Trib. to Cedar 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 79th St. J.7-17.0 over Trib. to Cedar Creek carry?

About 935 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 79th St. J.7-17.0 over Trib. to Cedar Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 79th St. J.7-17.0 over Trib. to Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.