US Bridges

US75 HWY over Big Cedar Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 1.43 MI S K47 JCT · Structure no. 999907501030081

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,878
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 HWY over Big Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US75 HWY over Big Cedar Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,878 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,916 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS75 HWY
CrossesBig Cedar Creek
Location1.43 MI S K47 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50972, -95.65694
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,878 (2023)
Projected traffic1,916 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 US75 HWY over Big Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US75 HWY over Big Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US75 HWY over Big Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,878 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US75 HWY over Big Cedar Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US75 HWY over Big Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.