US Bridges

Parallelparkway over Victory Drive

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 4450 Parallel Parkway · Structure no. 414301052524073

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parallelparkway over Victory Drive is a concrete continuous slab carrying Parallelparkway over Victory Drive in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,500 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParallelparkway
CrossesVictory Drive
Location4450 Parallel Parkway
RouteCity Street 2524
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12852, -94.68263
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2007)
Projected traffic34,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parallelparkway over Victory Drive built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parallelparkway over Victory Drive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Parallelparkway over Victory Drive carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Parallelparkway over Victory Drive?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Parallelparkway over Victory Drive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.