US Bridges

Muncie Drive over Brenner Heights Creek

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · Muncie Dr. E. of 57th St. · Structure no. 514301050000033

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,770
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muncie Drive over Brenner Heights Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Muncie Drive over Brenner Heights Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMuncie Drive
CrossesBrenner Heights Creek
LocationMuncie Dr. E. of 57th St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10647, -94.70899
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (2013)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Muncie Drive over Brenner Heights Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muncie Drive over Brenner Heights 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 Muncie Drive over Brenner Heights Creek carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Muncie Drive over Brenner Heights Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Muncie Drive over Brenner Heights Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.