US Bridges

SE Branner over Bnsfrr

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · SE Branner/Bnsfry. · Structure no. 42795089551E12A

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
826 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Branner over Bnsfrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Branner over Bnsfrr in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,935 by 2043. The structure is 826 ft (251.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Branner
CrossesBnsfrr
LocationSE Branner/Bnsfry.
RouteCity Street 5511
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05557, -95.65814
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length826 ft (251.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2017)
Projected traffic7,935 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Branner over Bnsfrr built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Branner 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 Branner over Bnsfrr carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SE Branner over Bnsfrr?

The structure is 826 ft (251.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SE Branner over Bnsfrr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.