US Bridges

Kansas Avenue over BNSF Railway

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 0.4 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 401100180108015

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,015
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kansas Avenue over BNSF Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kansas Avenue over BNSF Railway in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,015 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,452 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKansas Avenue
CrossesBNSF Railway
Location0.4 MI W of US 77
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.07804, -97.03156
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,015 (2022)
Projected traffic7,452 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kansas Avenue over BNSF Railway built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kansas Avenue over BNSF Railway 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Kansas Avenue over BNSF Railway carry?

About 5,015 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kansas Avenue over BNSF Railway?

The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Kansas Avenue over BNSF Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.