US Bridges

Central Ave. over Kansas River

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 3rd. St. Ramp-Central Ave · Structure no. 41430105260049C

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
609 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave. over Kansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Ave. over Kansas River in Wyandotte 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 80% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 609 ft (185.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Ave.
CrossesKansas River
Location3rd. St. Ramp-Central Ave
RouteCity Street 2574
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10139, -94.61722
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length609 ft (185.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2013)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2043
Trucks80%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Ave. over Kansas River built?

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

What condition is Central Ave. over Kansas River 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 Central Ave. over Kansas River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 80% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave. over Kansas River?

The structure is 609 ft (185.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave. over Kansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.