US Bridges

College Bl EB #79 over Mill Creek & BNSF RR

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.4 W of Ridgeview RD · Structure no. 521200460000079

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
662 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,150
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Bl EB #79 over Mill Creek & BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying College Bl EB #79 over Mill Creek & BNSF RR in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,440 by 2043. The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesCollege Bl EB #79
CrossesMill Creek & BNSF RR
Location0.4 W of Ridgeview RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92721, -94.80451
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length662 ft (201.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2010)
Projected traffic7,440 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 College Bl EB #79 over Mill Creek & BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Bl EB #79 over Mill Creek & BNSF RR 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 College Bl EB #79 over Mill Creek & BNSF RR carry?

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is College Bl EB #79 over Mill Creek & BNSF RR?

The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns College Bl EB #79 over Mill Creek & BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.