US Bridges

US-75 Highway SB over Kansas Turnpike (kta)

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 8.35 MI N Osage Coln SB · Structure no. 999907500892721

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
334 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,212
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-75 Highway SB over Kansas Turnpike (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-75 Highway SB over Kansas Turnpike (kta) 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 7,212 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2044. The structure is 334 ft (101.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-75 Highway SB
CrossesKansas Turnpike (kta)
Location8.35 MI N Osage Coln SB
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98333, -95.70306
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length334 ft (101.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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 directionTwo-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 Highway SB over Kansas Turnpike (kta) built?

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

What condition is US-75 Highway SB over Kansas Turnpike (kta) 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 Kansas Turnpike (kta) carry?

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

How long is US-75 Highway SB over Kansas Turnpike (kta)?

The structure is 334 ft (101.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-75 Highway SB over Kansas Turnpike (kta)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.