Lone Elm Road #31 over BNSF Railroad
GoodJohnson County, Kansas · 0.3S of US#56 · Structure no. 521200460000031
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 193 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,050
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lone Elm Road #31 over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lone Elm Road #31 over BNSF Railroad in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 43 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 14,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,400 by 2043. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lone Elm Road #31 over BNSF Railroad built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Lone Elm Road #31 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Lone Elm Road #31 over BNSF Railroad carry?
About 14,050 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lone Elm Road #31 over BNSF Railroad?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Lone Elm Road #31 over BNSF Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.