US Bridges

Dennis Ave. #82 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.4 W of K-7/LONE Elm Rd. · Structure no. 521200460000082

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,835
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dennis Ave. #82 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Dennis Ave. #82 over Cedar Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,835 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,520 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDennis Ave. #82
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.4 W of K-7/LONE Elm Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86906, -94.86136
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,835 (2010)
Projected traffic5,520 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dennis Ave. #82 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dennis Ave. #82 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Dennis Ave. #82 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 3,835 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dennis Ave. #82 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Dennis Ave. #82 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.