US Bridges

K10 HWY WB over Evening Star RD

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1 MI E Doug-Jo CO Line · Structure no. 999901000461951

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K10 HWY WB over Evening Star RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K10 HWY WB over Evening Star RD in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,280 by 2044. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK10 HWY WB
CrossesEvening Star RD
Location1 MI E Doug-Jo CO Line
RouteState Highway 10
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94444, -95.03778
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2023)
Projected traffic21,280 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 K10 HWY WB over Evening Star RD built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is K10 HWY WB over Evening Star RD 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 K10 HWY WB over Evening Star RD carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is K10 HWY WB over Evening Star RD?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K10 HWY WB over Evening Star RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.