US Bridges

Monticello RD over Clear Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.4N. of FAU 2724 · Structure no. 526350460000034

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monticello RD over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Monticello RD over Clear Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMonticello RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.4N. of FAU 2724
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01644, -94.83922
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2024)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Monticello RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monticello RD 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 Monticello RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Monticello RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Monticello RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.