US Bridges

NE Sardou over Bnsfrr

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 636M E. of NE Morse & Ks. · Structure no. 42795089526C12A

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,080
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Sardou over Bnsfrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Sardou over Bnsfrr in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 8,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,474 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE Sardou
CrossesBnsfrr
Location636M E. of NE Morse & Ks.
RouteCity Street 5303
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06988, -95.65847
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length221 ft (67.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,080 (2017)
Projected traffic9,474 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Sardou over Bnsfrr built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Sardou over Bnsfrr 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NE Sardou over Bnsfrr carry?

About 8,080 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE Sardou over Bnsfrr?

The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NE Sardou over Bnsfrr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.