US Bridges

US 75 HWY over BNSF RY

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 2.80 MI N Coffey Coln · Structure no. 999907500700851

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,544
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 HWY over BNSF RY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 HWY over BNSF RY in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 52 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 2,544 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,755 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 75 HWY
CrossesBNSF RY
Location2.80 MI N Coffey Coln
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47444, -95.72611
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,544 (2023)
Projected traffic2,755 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 US 75 HWY over BNSF RY built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 75 HWY over BNSF RY 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 75 HWY over BNSF RY carry?

About 2,544 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 75 HWY over BNSF RY?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 HWY over BNSF RY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.