US Bridges

US75 HWY over Kansas River Tributary

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Shawnee County, Kansas · US-75 S-E Ks River Trib · Structure no. 999907500891971

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,520
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 HWY over Kansas River Tributary is a concrete slab carrying US75 HWY over Kansas River Tributary 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 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS75 HWY
CrossesKansas River Tributary
LocationUS-75 S-E Ks River Trib
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05222, -95.77056
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.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 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
CrossesWaterway
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 Kansas River Tributary built?

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

What condition is US75 HWY over Kansas River Tributary 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 Kansas River Tributary carry?

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

How long is US75 HWY over Kansas River Tributary?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US75 HWY over Kansas River Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.