US Bridges

Woodend Road over Wolf Creek

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · South of K-32 · Structure no. 503001050000003

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodend Road over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodend Road over Wolf Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWoodend Road
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationSouth of K-32
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05089, -94.89501
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodend Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodend Road over Wolf 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Woodend Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodend Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Woodend Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.