US Bridges

179th ST over Wolf Ck

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1500 W of US 69 · Structure no. 521950460000425

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

179th ST over Wolf Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 179th ST over Wolf Ck in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries179th ST
CrossesWolf Ck
Location1500 W of US 69
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.80357, -94.68145
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2018)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 179th ST over Wolf Ck built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 179th ST over Wolf 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 179th ST over Wolf Ck carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 179th ST over Wolf Ck?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns 179th ST over Wolf Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.