US Bridges

Metcalf Ave over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.6W 1.1S of Stillwell · Structure no. 000000000460250

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Metcalf Ave over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Metcalf Ave over Union Pacific Railroad in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMetcalf Ave
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.6W 1.1S of Stillwell
RouteCounty Highway 1018
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.75124, -94.66766
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Metcalf Ave over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Metcalf Ave over Union Pacific Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Metcalf Ave over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Metcalf Ave over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Metcalf Ave over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.