71st Street over Clear Creek
FairJohnson County, Kansas · 0.20E of Mize Road · Structure no. 526350460000013
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,485
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
71st Street over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 71st Street over Clear Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, 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 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 1,485 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 71st Street over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is 71st Street 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 71st Street over Clear Creek carry?
About 1,485 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is 71st Street over Clear Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 71st Street over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.