US Bridges

Antioch Rd. over BNSF Railroad

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 400 N. of I-35 · Structure no. 421950460000261

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Antioch Rd. over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Antioch Rd. over BNSF Railroad in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAntioch Rd.
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location400 N. of I-35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03582, -94.68641
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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2018)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Antioch Rd. over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Antioch Rd. over BNSF Railroad 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Antioch Rd. over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Antioch Rd. over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 253 ft (77.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Antioch Rd. over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.