US Bridges

James Street over Kansas River R.R. Yard

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · James St. over Ks. River · Structure no. 414301052560002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
890 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Street over Kansas River R.R. Yard is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Street over Kansas River R.R. Yard in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2043. The structure is 890 ft (271.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Street
CrossesKansas River R.R. Yard
LocationJames St. over Ks. River
RouteCity Street 2560
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11145, -94.6165
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length890 ft (271.3 m)
Longest span288 ft (87.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2013)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2043
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was James Street over Kansas River R.R. Yard built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Street over Kansas River R.R. 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 2023.

How much traffic does James Street over Kansas River R.R. Yard carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is James Street over Kansas River R.R. Yard?

The structure is 890 ft (271.3 m) long with a longest span of 288 ft (87.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns James Street over Kansas River R.R. Yard?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.