US Bridges

151st St. WB #87 over BNSF Railroad

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.4 E of I-35 · Structure no. 521200460000087

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

151st St. WB #87 over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 151st St. WB #87 over BNSF Railroad in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,630 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries151st St. WB #87
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.4 E of I-35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85507, -94.80896
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2007)
Projected traffic25,630 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 151st St. WB #87 over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 151st St. WB #87 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 151st St. WB #87 over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 151st St. WB #87 over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 151st St. WB #87 over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.