US Bridges

Henry Drive over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 923-256 · Structure no. DAPFORRIL000001

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Henry Drive over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Henry Drive over Union Pacific Railroad in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 62 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHenry Drive
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location923-256
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06083, -96.77877
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length229 ft (69.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry Drive over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Henry Drive over Union Pacific 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Henry Drive over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Henry Drive over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Henry Drive over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the Army.