US Bridges

Loring Ave. over Wolf Creek

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · Bonner Springs · Structure no. 403001050000004

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,020
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loring Ave. over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Loring Ave. over Wolf Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,020 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2041. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLoring Ave.
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationBonner Springs
RouteCity Street 355
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04785, -94.88949
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,020 (2018)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Loring Ave. over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loring Ave. over Wolf 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Loring Ave. over Wolf Creek carry?

About 2,020 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Loring Ave. over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Loring Ave. over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.