US Bridges

Tucker Road over Burlington Northern RR

Good

Linn County, Kansas · 1.20 MI N So JCT K-52 · Structure no. 999906900540371

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker Road over Burlington Northern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tucker Road over Burlington Northern RR in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2044. The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTucker Road
CrossesBurlington Northern RR
Location1.20 MI N So JCT K-52
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16047, -94.7025
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2014)
Projected traffic780 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$415,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tucker Road over Burlington Northern RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucker Road over Burlington Northern RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Tucker Road over Burlington Northern RR carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tucker Road over Burlington Northern RR?

The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Tucker Road over Burlington Northern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.