US Bridges

US-75 HWY NB over Soldier Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.66 MI N Ejct US-24 NB · Structure no. 999907500892371

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,109
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-75 HWY NB over Soldier Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-75 HWY NB over Soldier Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 13,109 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,374 by 2044. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-75 HWY NB
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location0.66 MI N Ejct US-24 NB
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates39.1, -95.72
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length249 ft (76 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,109 (2023)
Projected traffic13,374 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-75 HWY NB over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-75 HWY NB 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US-75 HWY NB over Soldier Creek carry?

About 13,109 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-75 HWY NB over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-75 HWY NB over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.