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8th to 9th ST over Jersey Creek

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Wyandotte County, Kansas · 8-9th ST at Jersey Ck · Structure no. 514301050000235

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,105
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th to 9th ST over Jersey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 8th to 9th ST over Jersey Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 6,105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries8th to 9th ST
CrossesJersey Creek
Location8-9th ST at Jersey Ck
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12333, -94.63
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,105 (1998)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 8th to 9th ST over Jersey Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th to 9th ST 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 8th to 9th ST over Jersey Creek carry?

About 6,105 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 8th to 9th ST over Jersey Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns 8th to 9th ST over Jersey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.