US Bridges

US-75 Highway SB over BNSF Railroad

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 3.49 MI N Osage Cl · Structure no. 999907500892691

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-75 Highway SB over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-75 Highway SB over BNSF Railroad in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 217 ft (66.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-75 Highway SB
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location3.49 MI N Osage Cl
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91667, -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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length217 ft (66.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 Highway SB over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-75 Highway SB 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 Highway SB over BNSF Railroad carry?

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

How long is US-75 Highway SB over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-75 Highway SB over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.