US Bridges

S Yoder RD over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · NB Airport Road over BNSF · Structure no. 413500781835121

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
562 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,485
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Yoder RD over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Yoder RD over BNSF Railroad in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,485 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,605 by 2046. The structure is 562 ft (171.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesS Yoder RD
CrossesBNSF Railroad
LocationNB Airport Road over BNSF
RouteCity Street 1835
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04826, -97.86694
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length562 ft (171.2 m)
Longest span187 ft (56.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,485 (2015)
Projected traffic12,605 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 S Yoder RD over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is S Yoder RD over BNSF Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does S Yoder RD over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 8,485 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S Yoder RD over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 562 ft (171.2 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (56.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns S Yoder RD over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.