US Bridges

Clare Road over Clear Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 63rd Street · Structure no. 526350460000011

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clare Road over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clare Road over Clear Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesClare Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location63rd Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01422, -94.87237
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2017)
Projected traffic800 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$115,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clare Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clare Road over Clear 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Clare Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Clare Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Clare Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.