Brickyard Rd. 178 over Soldier Creek
GoodShawnee County, Kansas · 0.5N of Topeka · Structure no. 000890993004242
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 256 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brickyard Rd. 178 over Soldier Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brickyard Rd. 178 over Soldier Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 65 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Brickyard Rd. 178 over Soldier Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Brickyard Rd. 178 over 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 Brickyard Rd. 178 over Soldier Creek carry?
About 1,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Brickyard Rd. 178 over Soldier Creek?
The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Brickyard Rd. 178 over Soldier Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.