US Bridges

142nd Street over Little Kaw Creek

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 142nd ST N of Kreider · Structure no. 001051081004329

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
765
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

142nd Street over Little Kaw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 142nd Street over Little Kaw Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 765 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries142nd Street
CrossesLittle Kaw Creek
Location142nd ST N of Kreider
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03001, -94.90882
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic765 (2007)
Projected traffic380 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 142nd Street over Little Kaw Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 142nd Street over Little Kaw 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 142nd Street over Little Kaw Creek carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 142nd Street over Little Kaw Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 142nd Street over Little Kaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.