US50 HWY over BNSF Railway
GoodReno County, Kansas · 10.33 MI E Ejct K61 · Structure no. 999905000780231
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 445 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,140
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US50 HWY over BNSF Railway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US50 HWY over BNSF Railway in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5,140 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,272 by 2044. The structure is 445 ft (135.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US50 HWY over BNSF Railway built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US50 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US50 HWY over BNSF Railway carry?
About 5,140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is US50 HWY over BNSF Railway?
The structure is 445 ft (135.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US50 HWY over BNSF Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.