US Bridges

US75 HWY over Onion Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 9.29 MI N Njct US166 · Structure no. 999907500630041

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,242
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 HWY over Onion Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US75 HWY over Onion Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 67 years old, older 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 3,242 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,374 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS75 HWY
CrossesOnion Creek
Location9.29 MI N Njct US166
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates37.1475, -95.81806
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,242 (2023)
Projected traffic3,374 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US75 HWY over Onion Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US75 HWY over Onion 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US75 HWY over Onion Creek carry?

About 3,242 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US75 HWY over Onion Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US75 HWY over Onion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.