US Bridges

44th Terrace over Trib to Kansas River

Poor

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.34 MI North of 47th ST · Structure no. 526350460000039

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

44th Terrace over Trib to Kansas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 44th Terrace over Trib to Kansas River in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries44th Terrace
CrossesTrib to Kansas River
Location0.34 MI North of 47th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04763, -94.84961
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$300,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 44th Terrace over Trib to Kansas River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 44th Terrace over Trib to Kansas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does 44th Terrace over Trib to Kansas River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 44th Terrace over Trib to Kansas River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 44th Terrace over Trib to Kansas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.