WB Prairie Star Pk over BNSF RR and Mill Creek
GoodJohnson County, Kansas · WB Prairie Star Pkwy. · Structure no. 515700460000024
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 745 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2007 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB Prairie Star Pk over BNSF RR and Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB Prairie Star Pk over BNSF RR and Mill Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,700 by 2041. The structure is 745 ft (227.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB Prairie Star Pk over BNSF RR and Mill Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB Prairie Star Pk over BNSF RR and Mill 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 WB Prairie Star Pk over BNSF RR and Mill Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is WB Prairie Star Pk over BNSF RR and Mill Creek?
The structure is 745 ft (227.2 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (65 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns WB Prairie Star Pk over BNSF RR and Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.