US Bridges

ST-29 179th St. over Trib. to Stranger Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 2.8N 3.0W of Basehor · Structure no. 000521071004144

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST-29 179th St. over Trib. to Stranger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying ST-29 179th St. over Trib. to Stranger Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesST-29 179th St.
CrossesTrib. to Stranger Creek
Location2.8N 3.0W of Basehor
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.16652, -94.99407
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic137 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 ST-29 179th St. over Trib. to Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST-29 179th St. over Trib. to Stranger 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 ST-29 179th St. over Trib. to Stranger Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is ST-29 179th St. over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns ST-29 179th St. over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.