US Bridges

Lamar Ave. over Indian Ck

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 200 S of Indian Ck DR · Structure no. 521950460000135

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lamar Ave. over Indian Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lamar Ave. over Indian Ck in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 57 years old, older 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2044. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLamar Ave.
CrossesIndian Ck
Location200 S of Indian Ck DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.93906, -94.65802
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2024)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lamar Ave. over Indian Ck built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Lamar Ave. over Indian Ck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lamar Ave. over Indian Ck carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lamar Ave. over Indian Ck?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lamar Ave. over Indian Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.