US Bridges

70th Terrace over Meyer Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 160 S. of 70th Street · Structure no. 518600460000008

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

70th Terrace over Meyer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 70th Terrace over Meyer Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries70th Terrace
CrossesMeyer Creek
Location160 S. of 70th Street
RouteCity Street 5228
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00256, -94.70112
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2005)
Projected traffic1,200 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 70th Terrace over Meyer Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 70th Terrace over Meyer 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 70th Terrace over Meyer Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 70th Terrace over Meyer Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns 70th Terrace over Meyer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.