Kenneth RD over Blue River
GoodJohnson County, Kansas · 200 E of 159th ST · Structure no. 521950460000300
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kenneth RD over Blue River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kenneth RD over Blue River in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 49 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2044. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kenneth RD over Blue River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Kenneth RD over Blue River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Kenneth RD over Blue River carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kenneth RD over Blue River?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Kenneth RD over Blue River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.