US Bridges

US 75 Highway over Fall River Drainage

Good

Wilson County, Kansas · .47 MI N U400 JCT · Structure no. 999907501030381

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
327 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,088
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 Highway over Fall River Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 75 Highway over Fall River Drainage in Wilson 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 3,088 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2044. The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 75 Highway
CrossesFall River Drainage
Location.47 MI N U400 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates37.41639, -95.70278
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length327 ft (99.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,088 (2023)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 over Fall River Drainage built?

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

What condition is US 75 Highway over Fall River Drainage 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 US 75 Highway over Fall River Drainage carry?

About 3,088 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 75 Highway over Fall River Drainage?

The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 Highway over Fall River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.