US Bridges

Southwest Blvd over Turkey Creek

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · SW Blvd. W. of Mission · Structure no. 414301052865136

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,720
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southwest Blvd over Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southwest Blvd over Turkey Creek in Wyandotte 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 7,720 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthwest Blvd
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationSW Blvd. W. of Mission
RouteCity Street 2865
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05869, -94.62594
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,720 (2013)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Southwest Blvd over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is Southwest Blvd over Turkey 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 Southwest Blvd over Turkey Creek carry?

About 7,720 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Southwest Blvd over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Southwest Blvd over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.