US Bridges

Waverly RD over BNSF RR & Bull Crk Trib

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.6 MI S JCT US-56 · Structure no. 507500460000004

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
724 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverly RD over BNSF RR & Bull Crk Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waverly RD over BNSF RR & Bull Crk Trib in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2043. The structure is 724 ft (220.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWaverly RD
CrossesBNSF RR & Bull Crk Trib
Location0.6 MI S JCT US-56
RouteCity Street 21858
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79833, -94.94583
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length724 ft (220.6 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2016)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waverly RD over BNSF RR & Bull Crk Trib built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waverly RD over BNSF RR & Bull Crk Trib 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 2023.

How much traffic does Waverly RD over BNSF RR & Bull Crk Trib carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Waverly RD over BNSF RR & Bull Crk Trib?

The structure is 724 ft (220.6 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Waverly RD over BNSF RR & Bull Crk Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.