US Bridges

SE 21st over A.T.&s.F.R.R.

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 355M E. of 21st & Ks. Ave · Structure no. 42795089539I10F

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,820
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 21st over A.T.&s.F.R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 21st over A.T.&s.F.R.R. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 9,820 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,503 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 21st
CrossesA.T.&s.F.R.R.
Location355M E. of 21st & Ks. Ave
RouteCity Street 5390
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02978, -95.67341
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,820 (2017)
Projected traffic15,503 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 21st over A.T.&s.F.R.R. built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 21st over A.T.&s.F.R.R. 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 21st over A.T.&s.F.R.R. carry?

About 9,820 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SE 21st over A.T.&s.F.R.R.?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SE 21st over A.T.&s.F.R.R.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.