US Bridges

Center ST H.0-4.8 over BNSF RR

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.2 South of Main St. · Structure no. 000000000460060

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,320
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center ST H.0-4.8 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center ST H.0-4.8 over BNSF RR in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 9,320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter ST H.0-4.8
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.2 South of Main St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.80807, -94.92749
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,320 (2016)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Center ST H.0-4.8 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center ST H.0-4.8 over BNSF 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Center ST H.0-4.8 over BNSF RR carry?

About 9,320 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Center ST H.0-4.8 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Center ST H.0-4.8 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.