US Bridges

3rd Street over Jersey Creek

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 3rd ST at Jersey Creek · Structure no. 514301050000229

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,895
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Street over Jersey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 3rd Street over Jersey Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,895 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries3rd Street
CrossesJersey Creek
Location3rd ST at Jersey Creek
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12142, -94.61611
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating98.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,895 (1991)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 3rd Street over Jersey Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Street over Jersey 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 3rd Street over Jersey Creek carry?

About 3,895 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Street over Jersey Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Street over Jersey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.