US Bridges

Broadway Blvd over UPRR Tracks

Fair

Saline County, Kansas · 2.1 S of I-70 · Structure no. 425400854807893

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
453 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Blvd over UPRR Tracks is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway Blvd over UPRR Tracks in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2043. The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway Blvd
CrossesUPRR Tracks
Location2.1 S of I-70
RouteCity Street 4807
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84519, -97.62482
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length453 ft (138.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Broadway Blvd over UPRR Tracks built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway Blvd over UPRR Tracks 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 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway Blvd over UPRR Tracks carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Blvd over UPRR Tracks?

The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Blvd over UPRR Tracks?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.