US50 HWY over BNSF Railroad
GoodReno County, Kansas · 2.98 MI E of Stafford Cl · Structure no. 999905000780801
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 208 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,544
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US50 HWY over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US50 HWY over BNSF Railroad in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,595 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 Railroad built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US50 HWY over BNSF Railroad 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 Railroad carry?
About 2,544 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is US50 HWY over BNSF Railroad?
The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US50 HWY over BNSF Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.