US Bridges

23rd Street over K.C.Southern RR

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 1/2 Mile East of US 169 · Structure no. 456020194541005

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
321 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,960
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd Street over K.C.Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 23rd Street over K.C.Southern RR in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,960 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 321 ft (97.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries23rd Street
CrossesK.C.Southern RR
Location1/2 Mile East of US 169
RouteCity Street 4526
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42794, -94.69154
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length321 ft (97.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,960 (2010)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 23rd Street over K.C.Southern RR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23rd Street over K.C.Southern RR 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does 23rd Street over K.C.Southern RR carry?

About 4,960 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 23rd Street over K.C.Southern RR?

The structure is 321 ft (97.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 23rd Street over K.C.Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.