US Bridges

R-46 222nd Street over Nine Mile Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 1.5E 2.0S of Reno · Structure no. 000000000520020

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,095
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R-46 222nd Street over Nine Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R-46 222nd Street over Nine Mile Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,095 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,220 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesR-46 222nd Street
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location1.5E 2.0S of Reno
RouteCounty Highway 209
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02325, -95.09344
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,095 (2021)
Projected traffic4,220 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 R-46 222nd Street over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is R-46 222nd Street over Nine Mile 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does R-46 222nd Street over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 2,095 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is R-46 222nd Street over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns R-46 222nd Street over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.