US Bridges

Santa Fe Ramp over Burlington Northern R.R.

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · At Quivira Road · Structure no. 415700462681011

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,748
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Ramp over Burlington Northern R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Santa Fe Ramp over Burlington Northern R.R. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,748 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Fe Ramp
CrossesBurlington Northern R.R.
LocationAt Quivira Road
RouteCity Street 2681
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.96851, -94.72434
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,748 (2007)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Santa Fe Ramp over Burlington Northern R.R. built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Fe Ramp over Burlington Northern R.R. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Santa Fe Ramp over Burlington Northern R.R. carry?

About 2,748 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe Ramp over Burlington Northern R.R.?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe Ramp over Burlington Northern R.R.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.