US Bridges

K5 HWY over Connor Creek

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.55 MI N I435 · Structure no. 999900501052321

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,447
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K5 HWY over Connor Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K5 HWY over Connor 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 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 3,447 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,223 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesK5 HWY
CrossesConnor Creek
Location0.55 MI N I435
RouteState Highway 5
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18611, -94.80278
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,447 (2023)
Projected traffic5,223 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K5 HWY over Connor Creek built?

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

What condition is K5 HWY over Connor 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K5 HWY over Connor Creek carry?

About 3,447 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K5 HWY over Connor Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns K5 HWY over Connor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.