US Bridges

US-73 HWY over Seven Mile Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 1.75 MI S K-5 · Structure no. 999907300520811

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,473
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-73 HWY over Seven Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-73 HWY over Seven Mile Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 27,473 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,522 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS-73 HWY
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
Location1.75 MI S K-5
RouteU.S. Route 73
StateKansas
Coordinates39.25111, -94.9
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,473 (2023)
Projected traffic33,522 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-73 HWY over Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-73 HWY over Seven 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 US-73 HWY over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 27,473 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US-73 HWY over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US-73 HWY over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.