US Bridges

SW 85th Street over US-75 HWY

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 3.17 MI N Osage Coln · Structure no. 999907500892081

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
367 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 85th Street over US-75 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 85th Street over US-75 HWY in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 480 vehicles a day. The structure is 367 ft (112 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW 85th Street
CrossesUS-75 HWY
Location3.17 MI N Osage Coln
RouteCounty Highway 338
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91333, -95.69417
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (112 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SW 85th Street over US-75 HWY built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 85th Street over US-75 HWY 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 SW 85th Street over US-75 HWY carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SW 85th Street over US-75 HWY?

The structure is 367 ft (112 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SW 85th Street over US-75 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.