US Bridges

EB Prairie Star Pk over BNSF RR and Mill Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · Prairie Star Pkwy. · Structure no. 515700460000025

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
7,140
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Prairie Star Pk over BNSF RR and Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB 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 7,140 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 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEB Prairie Star Pk
CrossesBNSF RR and Mill Creek
LocationPrairie Star Pkwy.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95581, -94.80022
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length745 ft (227.2 m)
Longest span213 ft (65 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,140 (2009)
Projected traffic22,700 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 EB 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 EB 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 EB Prairie Star Pk over BNSF RR and Mill Creek carry?

About 7,140 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is EB 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 35 ft wide.

Who owns EB Prairie Star Pk over BNSF RR and Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.