US Bridges

US75 HWY over Verdigris River

Good

Wilson County, Kansas · 2.30 MI N U400 Njct · Structure no. 999907501030341

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
765 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,980
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 HWY over Verdigris River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US75 HWY over Verdigris River in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,980 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2044. The structure is 765 ft (233.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS75 HWY
CrossesVerdigris River
Location2.30 MI N U400 Njct
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates37.41833, -95.67139
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length765 ft (233.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,980 (2023)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US75 HWY over Verdigris River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US75 HWY over Verdigris River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US75 HWY over Verdigris River carry?

About 1,980 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US75 HWY over Verdigris River?

The structure is 765 ft (233.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US75 HWY over Verdigris River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.