US Bridges

5th Street over Jersey Creek

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 5th ST at Jersey Creek · Structure no. 514301050000231

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,590
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Street over Jersey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5th Street over Jersey Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,590 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries5th Street
CrossesJersey Creek
Location5th ST at Jersey Creek
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12305, -94.62143
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,590 (2013)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 5th Street over Jersey Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th 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 5th Street over Jersey Creek carry?

About 4,590 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 5th Street over Jersey Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns 5th Street over Jersey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.