US Bridges

NB US-75 HWY over Kansas River UP RR

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.50 MI N Ejct I70/US75 · Structure no. 999907500891011

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,761 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US-75 HWY over Kansas River UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US-75 HWY over Kansas River UP RR in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 70 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 23,650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,231 by 2044. The structure is 1,761 ft (536.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB US-75 HWY
CrossesKansas River UP RR
Location0.50 MI N Ejct I70/US75
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07111, -95.73083
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,761 ft (536.7 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,650 (2023)
Projected traffic31,231 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NB US-75 HWY over Kansas River UP RR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is NB US-75 HWY over Kansas River UP RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NB US-75 HWY over Kansas River UP RR carry?

About 23,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is NB US-75 HWY over Kansas River UP RR?

The structure is 1,761 ft (536.7 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NB US-75 HWY over Kansas River UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.