US Bridges

WB US50 HWY over Gcw Railroad

Good

Finney County, Kansas · .5 MI W JCT US50/US50B · Structure no. 999905000280281

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,895
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB US50 HWY over Gcw Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB US50 HWY over Gcw Railroad in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,895 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,338 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesWB US50 HWY
CrossesGcw Railroad
Location.5 MI W JCT US50/US50B
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.00333, -100.8925
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,895 (2023)
Projected traffic6,338 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 WB US50 HWY over Gcw Railroad built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB US50 HWY over Gcw Railroad 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does WB US50 HWY over Gcw Railroad carry?

About 4,895 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is WB US50 HWY over Gcw Railroad?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns WB US50 HWY over Gcw Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.