US Bridges

11th Street over Jersey Creek

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 11th ST at Jersey Creek · Structure no. 514301050000237

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,605
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th Street over Jersey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 11th Street over Jersey Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 1,605 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries11th Street
CrossesJersey Creek
Location11th ST at Jersey Creek
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12798, -94.63816
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,605 (1992)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 11th Street over Jersey Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11th Street over Jersey 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 11th Street over Jersey Creek carry?

About 1,605 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 11th Street over Jersey Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns 11th Street over Jersey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.