US Bridges

NB US-59 HWY over BNSF Railroad

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.2M N of I-35 · Structure no. 999905900301071

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,280
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US-59 HWY over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US-59 HWY over BNSF Railroad in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,280 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,388 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesNB US-59 HWY
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location1.2M N of I-35
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65333, -95.23528
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,280 (2023)
Projected traffic3,388 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 NB US-59 HWY over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB US-59 HWY over BNSF 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NB US-59 HWY over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 2,280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NB US-59 HWY over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NB US-59 HWY over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.