US Bridges

W 159th St. #111 over Cedar Creek Tributary

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.6 MI West of I-35 · Structure no. 521200460000111

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 159th St. #111 over Cedar Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying W 159th St. #111 over Cedar Creek Tributary in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 80% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW 159th St. #111
CrossesCedar Creek Tributary
Location1.6 MI West of I-35
RouteCity Street 2730
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84005, -94.86746
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating67.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.9 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 traffic1,900 (2017)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2043
Trucks80%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 W 159th St. #111 over Cedar Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 159th St. #111 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does W 159th St. #111 over Cedar Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 80% are trucks.

How long is W 159th St. #111 over Cedar Creek Tributary?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns W 159th St. #111 over Cedar Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.