US Bridges

Minn Ave over Railroad Yard

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · Minnesota Ave. Fairfax · Structure no. 414301052550076

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
717 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
14,490
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minn Ave over Railroad Yard is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minn Ave over Railroad Yard in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 86 years old, older 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 14,490 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2043. The structure is 717 ft (218.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMinn Ave
CrossesRailroad Yard
LocationMinnesota Ave. Fairfax
RouteCity Street 2550
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11597, -94.61422
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length717 ft (218.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,490 (2013)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2043
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Minn Ave over Railroad Yard built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Minn Ave over Railroad Yard 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 2024.

How much traffic does Minn Ave over Railroad Yard carry?

About 14,490 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Minn Ave over Railroad Yard?

The structure is 717 ft (218.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Minn Ave over Railroad Yard?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.