US Bridges

US-75 HWY NB over 42nd Street

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 8.99 MI N Osage Coln · Structure no. 999907500892431

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,212
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-75 HWY NB over 42nd Street is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-75 HWY NB over 42nd Street in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7,212 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2044. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-75 HWY NB
Crosses42nd Street
Location8.99 MI N Osage Coln
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99306, -95.70361
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,212 (2023)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 42nd Street built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-75 HWY NB over 42nd 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-75 HWY NB over 42nd Street carry?

About 7,212 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-75 HWY NB over 42nd Street?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-75 HWY NB over 42nd Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.