US Bridges

Johnson Dr. over Mill Ck. & BNSF Railroad

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.50E of K 7 HWY · Structure no. 526350460000027

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
629 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Dr. over Mill Ck. & BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Dr. over Mill Ck. & BNSF Railroad in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2044. The structure is 629 ft (191.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJohnson Dr.
CrossesMill Ck. & BNSF Railroad
Location1.50E of K 7 HWY
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02943, -94.8182
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length629 ft (191.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2017)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 Johnson Dr. over Mill Ck. & BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Dr. over Mill Ck. & BNSF Railroad 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 Johnson Dr. over Mill Ck. & BNSF Railroad carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Dr. over Mill Ck. & BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 629 ft (191.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Dr. over Mill Ck. & BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.