US Bridges

87th Street over B.N. R/R Marshall Dr.

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 500W of I-35 · Structure no. 515700460000007

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
65,486
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

87th Street over B.N. R/R Marshall Dr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying 87th Street over B.N. R/R Marshall Dr. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 64 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 65,486 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,000 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries87th Street
CrossesB.N. R/R Marshall Dr.
Location500W of I-35
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97109, -94.72156
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,486 (2013)
Projected traffic55,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 87th Street over B.N. R/R Marshall Dr. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is 87th Street over B.N. R/R Marshall 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 87th Street over B.N. R/R Marshall Dr. carry?

About 65,486 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 87th Street over B.N. R/R Marshall Dr.?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns 87th Street over B.N. R/R Marshall Dr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.