R-21 234th Street over Nine Mile Creek
GoodLeavenworth County, Kansas · 4.5S 2.0W of Tonganoxie · Structure no. 000521057504320
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
R-21 234th Street over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying R-21 234th Street over Nine Mile Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was R-21 234th Street over Nine Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is R-21 234th 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-21 234th Street over Nine Mile Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is R-21 234th Street over Nine Mile Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns R-21 234th Street over Nine Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.