Metcalf Pl over Big Blue River Trib
FairJohnson County, Kansas · 2000 SW of Metcalf Ave · Structure no. 521950460000430
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Metcalf Pl over Big Blue River Trib is a concrete slab carrying Metcalf Pl over Big Blue River Trib in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Metcalf Pl over Big Blue River Trib built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Metcalf Pl over Big Blue River Trib 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 Metcalf Pl over Big Blue River Trib carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Metcalf Pl over Big Blue River Trib?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Metcalf Pl over Big Blue River Trib?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.