US Bridges

F-55 Metro Ave. over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 3.0S of S.E. Cor. Basehor · Structure no. 000521079704280

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F-55 Metro Ave. over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying F-55 Metro Ave. over Wolf Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 567 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesF-55 Metro Ave.
CrossesWolf Creek
Location3.0S of S.E. Cor. Basehor
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07336, -94.91584
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 traffic540 (2024)
Projected traffic567 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 F-55 Metro Ave. over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is F-55 Metro Ave. over Wolf Creek 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 F-55 Metro Ave. over Wolf Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is F-55 Metro Ave. over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns F-55 Metro Ave. over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.