US Bridges

Willowbrook over Brookhaven Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Willowbrook at 159th E. · Structure no. 5304008700BH010

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willowbrook over Brookhaven Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Willowbrook over Brookhaven Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWillowbrook
CrossesBrookhaven Creek
LocationWillowbrook at 159th E.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68198, -97.15474
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2006)
Projected traffic400 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Willowbrook over Brookhaven Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willowbrook over Brookhaven 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 Willowbrook over Brookhaven Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Willowbrook over Brookhaven Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Willowbrook over Brookhaven Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.