US Bridges

US-50 EB HWY over Spencer Street

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 0.36 MI NE I135 JCT EB · Structure no. 999905000400841

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,530
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-50 EB HWY over Spencer Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-50 EB HWY over Spencer Street in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,530 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,570 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-50 EB HWY
CrossesSpencer Street
Location0.36 MI NE I135 JCT EB
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06556, -97.31833
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,530 (2023)
Projected traffic4,570 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 US-50 EB HWY over Spencer Street built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-50 EB HWY over Spencer Street 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-50 EB HWY over Spencer Street carry?

About 3,530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US-50 EB HWY over Spencer Street?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US-50 EB HWY over Spencer Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.