US Bridges

US-75 HWY NB over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · .33 MI N Lwr Slvr Lake RD · Structure no. 999907500892661

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,111
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-75 HWY NB over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-75 HWY NB over Union Pacific Railroad in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 22,111 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,199 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-75 HWY NB
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location.33 MI N Lwr Slvr Lake RD
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates39.085, -95.73
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,111 (2023)
Projected traffic29,199 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-75 HWY NB over Union Pacific 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US-75 HWY NB over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 22,111 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-75 HWY NB over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US-75 HWY NB over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.