US73 HWY SB Lane over Nine Mile Creek
GoodLeavenworth County, Kansas · 1.79 MI N Wy CO Line · Structure no. 999907300520621
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,589
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US73 HWY SB Lane over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US73 HWY SB Lane over Nine Mile Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 11,589 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,324 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 US73 HWY SB Lane over Nine Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US73 HWY SB Lane 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US73 HWY SB Lane over Nine Mile Creek carry?
About 11,589 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US73 HWY SB Lane over Nine Mile Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US73 HWY SB Lane over Nine Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.