US Bridges

Bluestem Pkwy #102 over Cedar Creek Tributary

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.08 MI S of 103rd St. · Structure no. 521200460000102

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluestem Pkwy #102 over Cedar Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Bluestem Pkwy #102 over Cedar Creek Tributary in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBluestem Pkwy #102
CrossesCedar Creek Tributary
Location0.08 MI S of 103rd St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94028, -94.87772
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 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Bluestem Pkwy #102 over Cedar Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluestem Pkwy #102 over Cedar Creek Tributary 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 Bluestem Pkwy #102 over Cedar Creek Tributary carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bluestem Pkwy #102 over Cedar Creek Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Bluestem Pkwy #102 over Cedar Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.