US Bridges

N.W. 46th. ST 111 over Big Soldier Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 3.0N.E. of Silver Lake · Structure no. 000890983704200

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
541 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.W. 46th. ST 111 over Big Soldier Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N.W. 46th. ST 111 over Big Soldier Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 541 ft (164.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN.W. 46th. ST 111
CrossesBig Soldier Creek
Location3.0N.E. of Silver Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12948, -95.80332
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length541 ft (164.8 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks1%
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.W. 46th. ST 111 over Big Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.W. 46th. ST 111 over Big Soldier 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N.W. 46th. ST 111 over Big Soldier Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N.W. 46th. ST 111 over Big Soldier Creek?

The structure is 541 ft (164.8 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N.W. 46th. ST 111 over Big Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.