US Bridges

151st Street over US169/K-7 & I-35 Hwys

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 151st Street & I-35 JCT · Structure no. 999903500462981

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
584 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,802
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

151st Street over US169/K-7 & I-35 Hwys is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 151st Street over US169/K-7 & I-35 Hwys in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 30 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 33,802 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50,228 by 2044. The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long and 93 ft wide.

Carries151st Street
CrossesUS169/K-7 & I-35 Hwys
Location151st Street & I-35 JCT
RouteCity Street 4200
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85472, -94.81583
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length584 ft (178 m)
Longest span223 ft (68 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,802 (2023)
Projected traffic50,228 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 151st Street over US169/K-7 & I-35 Hwys built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is 151st Street over US169/K-7 & I-35 Hwys 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 151st Street over US169/K-7 & I-35 Hwys carry?

About 33,802 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 151st Street over US169/K-7 & I-35 Hwys?

The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long with a longest span of 223 ft (68 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns 151st Street over US169/K-7 & I-35 Hwys?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.