SE 37th St. over Bnsfrr

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 19.2M E. of 37th & Ks. Av · Structure no. 427950895500L9F

Built: 1964; 61 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected October 2023
Type: Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder; Steel Continuous
Length: 109 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 14,510; 2017 count
Owner: City; City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 37th St. over Bnsfrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 37th St. over Bnsfrr in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 14,510 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,356 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSE 37th St.

CrossesBnsfrr

Location19.2M E. of 37th & Ks. Av

RouteCity Street 5500

CountyShawnee County

StateKansas

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	8 Very Good	No problems noted.

Last inspectionOctober 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourBridge not over waterway

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Operating rating63.1 US tons

Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder

MaterialSteel Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadH 20

Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)

Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)

Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)

Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)

Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,510 (2017)

Projected traffic17,356 by 2043

Trucks2%

Lanes on structure3

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway and pedestrian

CrossesRailroad

Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation

Estimated improvement cost$1,000

NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 37th St. over Bnsfrr built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 37th 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 37th St. over Bnsfrr carry?

About 14,510 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SE 37th St. over Bnsfrr?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SE 37th St. over Bnsfrr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.