Located on the north side of Topeka, this large through girder bridge was built to cross Soldier Creek in response to a flood control project.
During the flood of 1951, Soldier Creek was one of the key issues for Topeka flooding. Because that flood devastated the area, the Army Corps of Engineers decided to build a series of flood control projects. Included was a channelization of Soldier Creek.
Built in 1959, the consists of three through plate girder spans, set onto concrete substructures. Prior to 1959, Soldier Creek actually went further east and was crossed by an older through girder bridge near Calhoun Bluff Road.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, with no significant deteriorations or alterations noted.
The author has ranked this bridge as being minimally significant, due to the common design and newer age.
The photo above is an overview.