US Bridges

Chestnut St. #11 over Mill Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.3N of Santa Fe · Structure no. 52120046000B011

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut St. #11 over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Chestnut St. #11 over Mill Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesChestnut St. #11
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.3N of Santa Fe
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88726, -94.81825
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2011)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 Chestnut St. #11 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut St. #11 over Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Chestnut St. #11 over Mill Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut St. #11 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut St. #11 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.