US Bridges

N 159th ST E over Wildcat Creek

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Sedgwick County, Kansas · 159THE 0.8 N of 101STN · Structure no. 000870841005922

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 159th ST E over Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N 159th ST E over Wildcat Creek in Sedgwick 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN 159th ST E
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location159THE 0.8 N of 101STN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88133, -97.15228
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 N 159th ST E over Wildcat Creek built?

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

What condition is N 159th ST E over Wildcat 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N 159th ST E over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N 159th ST E over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N 159th ST E over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.