US Bridges

US75 HWY W Lane SB over Kansas River UP RR

FairPosted for load

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.50 MI N E-Jct US75-I70 · Structure no. 999907500891541

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,764 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
23,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 HWY W Lane SB over Kansas River UP RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US75 HWY W Lane SB over Kansas River UP RR in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 23,650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,231 by 2044. The structure is 1,764 ft (537.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS75 HWY W Lane SB
CrossesKansas River UP RR
Location0.50 MI N E-Jct US75-I70
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07111, -95.73139
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,764 ft (537.7 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 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 US75 HWY W Lane SB over Kansas River UP RR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US75 HWY W Lane SB over Kansas River UP RR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US75 HWY W Lane SB over Kansas River UP RR carry?

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

How long is US75 HWY W Lane SB over Kansas River UP RR?

The structure is 1,764 ft (537.7 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US75 HWY W Lane SB over Kansas River UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.