US-50 HWY over BNSF Railway
GoodLyon County, Kansas · 1 MI E U-50/K-99 JCT · Structure no. 999905000561551
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 285 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,145
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-50 HWY over BNSF Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-50 HWY over BNSF Railway in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,145 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,249 by 2044. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-50 HWY over BNSF Railway built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-50 HWY over BNSF Railway 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US-50 HWY over BNSF Railway carry?
About 5,145 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.
How long is US-50 HWY over BNSF Railway?
The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns US-50 HWY over BNSF Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.