US Bridges

US 75 HWY over UP R.R.

Good

Woodson County, Kansas · 0.46 MI N Wilson CO Line · Structure no. 999907501040241

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 HWY over UP R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 HWY over UP R.R. in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,810 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS 75 HWY
CrossesUP R.R.
Location0.46 MI N Wilson CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73861, -95.70139
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,810 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 over UP R.R. built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 HWY over UP R.R. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 75 HWY over UP R.R. carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 75 HWY over UP R.R.?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 HWY over UP R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.