US Bridges

K-32 Highway over Mill Creek

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 2.89 Miles E I-435 · Structure no. 999903201050941

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-32 Highway over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-32 Highway over Mill Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,107 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesK-32 Highway
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.89 Miles E I-435
RouteState Highway 32
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08167, -94.74556
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2023)
Projected traffic9,107 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 K-32 Highway over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-32 Highway over Mill 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 K-32 Highway over Mill Creek carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K-32 Highway over Mill Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns K-32 Highway over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.