US Bridges

K-7 Highway over BNSF Railroad

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.59 MI E Wjct K-7 · Structure no. 999900700463321

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-7 Highway over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-7 Highway over BNSF Railroad in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 19,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,038 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-7 Highway
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.59 MI E Wjct K-7
RouteState Highway 7
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8675, -94.82361
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,700 (2023)
Projected traffic24,038 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-7 Highway over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-7 Highway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does K-7 Highway over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 19,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K-7 Highway over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns K-7 Highway over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.