US Bridges

N. Kansas Ave. over Kaw River

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · N. Ks. Ave./ Kaw Et Al. · Structure no. 42795089549D11D

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,855 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,545
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Kansas Ave. over Kaw River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Kansas Ave. over Kaw River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 58 years old, older 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 8,545 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,872 by 2043. The structure is 2,855 ft (870.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Kansas Ave.
CrossesKaw River
LocationN. Ks. Ave./ Kaw Et Al.
RouteCity Street 5491
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06215, -95.66832
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,855 ft (870.1 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,545 (2017)
Projected traffic10,872 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Kansas Ave. over Kaw River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is N. Kansas Ave. over Kaw River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does N. Kansas Ave. over Kaw River carry?

About 8,545 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N. Kansas Ave. over Kaw River?

The structure is 2,855 ft (870.1 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns N. Kansas Ave. over Kaw River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.