US Bridges

FAU 2724 (sm Pkwy) over B.N. R.R. & Merriam Dr.

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.2 Miles West of I-35 · Structure no. 418600462724005

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
42,800
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2724 (sm Pkwy) over B.N. R.R. & Merriam Dr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2724 (sm Pkwy) over B.N. R.R. & Merriam Dr. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 89 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 42,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,000 by 2043. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2724 (sm Pkwy)
CrossesB.N. R.R. & Merriam Dr.
Location0.2 Miles West of I-35
RouteCity Street 2724
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0149, -94.6962
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,800 (2004)
Projected traffic44,000 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$56,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2724 (sm Pkwy) over B.N. R.R. & Merriam Dr. built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FAU 2724 (sm Pkwy) over B.N. R.R. & Merriam Dr. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2724 (sm Pkwy) over B.N. R.R. & Merriam Dr. carry?

About 42,800 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2724 (sm Pkwy) over B.N. R.R. & Merriam Dr.?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2724 (sm Pkwy) over B.N. R.R. & Merriam Dr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.