T-43 Mitchell Rd. over Tonganoxie Creek
GoodLeavenworth County, Kansas · 2.5N 1.0W of Tonganoxie · Structure no. 000521057904165
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 77
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-43 Mitchell Rd. over Tonganoxie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T-43 Mitchell Rd. over Tonganoxie Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-43 Mitchell Rd. over Tonganoxie Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-43 Mitchell Rd. over Tonganoxie 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 T-43 Mitchell Rd. over Tonganoxie Creek carry?
About 77 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is T-43 Mitchell Rd. over Tonganoxie Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns T-43 Mitchell Rd. over Tonganoxie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.