K-42 HWY over Spring Creek
GoodSedgwick County, Kansas · 5.38 MI NE K49 · Structure no. 999904200873591
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,515
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-42 HWY over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-42 HWY over Spring Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,515 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,890 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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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 K-42 HWY over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-42 HWY over Spring 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 2024.
How much traffic does K-42 HWY over Spring Creek carry?
About 4,515 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is K-42 HWY over Spring Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K-42 HWY over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.