US Bridges

US75 HWY over Tenth Street

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · US-75 S-E over Tenth ST · Structure no. 999907500891961

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,520
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 HWY over Tenth Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US75 HWY over Tenth Street in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 12,520 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,540 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesUS75 HWY
CrossesTenth Street
LocationUS-75 S-E over Tenth ST
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05056, -95.77139
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,520 (2023)
Projected traffic17,540 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 over Tenth Street built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US75 HWY over Tenth Street 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 US75 HWY over Tenth Street carry?

About 12,520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US75 HWY over Tenth Street?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US75 HWY over Tenth Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.