US Bridges

Switzer Rd. over Coffee Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 1600 S of 167th St. · Structure no. 521950460000410

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Switzer Rd. over Coffee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Switzer Rd. over Coffee Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSwitzer Rd.
CrossesCoffee Creek
Location1600 S of 167th St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.82156, -94.70521
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Switzer Rd. over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Switzer Rd. over Coffee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Switzer Rd. over Coffee Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Switzer Rd. over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Switzer Rd. over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.