US Bridges

Sm Pkwy W.B. over BNSF Railroad

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.79E of K-7 Hwy. · Structure no. 426350462724015

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sm Pkwy W.B. over BNSF Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sm Pkwy W.B. over BNSF Railroad in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesSm Pkwy W.B.
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location1.79E of K-7 Hwy.
RouteCity Street 2724
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00951, -94.82104
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2017)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 Sm Pkwy W.B. over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sm Pkwy W.B. 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 Sm Pkwy W.B. over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sm Pkwy W.B. over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sm Pkwy W.B. over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.