US Bridges

Northgate #43 over Mill Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.1N of Harold St. · Structure no. 521200460000043

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,775
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northgate #43 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Northgate #43 over Mill Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 11,775 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,960 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long.

CarriesNorthgate #43
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.1N of Harold St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89958, -94.81802
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,775 (2007)
Projected traffic16,960 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 Northgate #43 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northgate #43 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Northgate #43 over Mill Creek carry?

About 11,775 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Northgate #43 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Northgate #43 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.