US Bridges

71st Street over Clear Creek Tributary

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.02E of Gleason Road · Structure no. 526350460000012

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,485
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

71st Street over Clear Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 71st Street over Clear Creek Tributary in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,485 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries71st Street
CrossesClear Creek Tributary
Location0.02E of Gleason Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39, -94.86249
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,485 (2017)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 71st Street over Clear Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 71st Street over Clear Creek Tributary 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 71st Street over Clear Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,485 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 71st Street over Clear Creek Tributary?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns 71st Street over Clear Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.