US Bridges

SE 6th St. over Bnsfrr

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 367M W. of 6th & Branner. · Structure no. 42795089529F11H

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,080 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
9,565
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 6th St. over Bnsfrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 6th St. over Bnsfrr in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 9,565 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,180 by 2043. The structure is 1,080 ft (329.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 6th St.
CrossesBnsfrr
Location367M W. of 6th & Branner.
RouteCity Street 5290
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04967, -95.66514
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,080 ft (329.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,565 (2017)
Projected traffic11,180 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 6th St. over Bnsfrr built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 6th St. 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 SE 6th St. over Bnsfrr carry?

About 9,565 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SE 6th St. over Bnsfrr?

The structure is 1,080 ft (329.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SE 6th St. over Bnsfrr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.