US Bridges

Frontage Rd. Rt over Clear Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 5.17 MI N JCT K7&K10 · Structure no. 999900700462711

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,037
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage Rd. Rt over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Frontage Rd. Rt over Clear Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,037 vehicles a day. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesFrontage Rd. Rt
CrossesClear Creek
Location5.17 MI N JCT K7&K10
RouteCity Street 4047
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01583, -94.85306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,037 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Frontage Rd. Rt over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frontage Rd. Rt over Clear Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Frontage Rd. Rt over Clear Creek carry?

About 1,037 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Frontage Rd. Rt over Clear Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage Rd. Rt over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.