US Bridges

US-75 HWY NB over BNSF Railroad

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 3.48 MI N Osage Coln · Structure no. 999907500892101

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-75 HWY NB over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-75 HWY NB over BNSF Railroad 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,959 by 2044. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-75 HWY NB
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location3.48 MI N Osage Coln
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91694, -95.69722
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic4,959 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 US-75 HWY NB over BNSF Railroad built?

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

What condition is US-75 HWY NB over BNSF Railroad 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 US-75 HWY NB over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-75 HWY NB over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-75 HWY NB over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.