US Bridges

W 159th ST #110 over BNSF RR & Cedar Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.0 MI W of Lone Elm RD · Structure no. 521200460000110

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
738 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 159th ST #110 over BNSF RR & Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 159th ST #110 over BNSF RR & Cedar Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 80% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 738 ft (224.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW 159th ST #110
CrossesBNSF RR & Cedar Creek
Location1.0 MI W of Lone Elm RD
RouteCity Street 2730
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84004, -94.85434
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length738 ft (224.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2016)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2043
Trucks80%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 W 159th ST #110 over BNSF RR & Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 159th ST #110 over BNSF RR & Cedar 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 W 159th ST #110 over BNSF RR & Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 80% are trucks.

How long is W 159th ST #110 over BNSF RR & Cedar Creek?

The structure is 738 ft (224.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns W 159th ST #110 over BNSF RR & Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.