US Bridges

Mission Road over Southwest Boulevard

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · Mission RD over SW Blvd · Structure no. 414301052865258

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,850
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission Road over Southwest Boulevard is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mission Road over Southwest Boulevard in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 60 years old, older 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 17,850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,800 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMission Road
CrossesSouthwest Boulevard
LocationMission RD over SW Blvd
RouteCity Street 2865
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0587, -94.62389
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,850 (2013)
Projected traffic26,800 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mission Road over Southwest Boulevard built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Mission Road over Southwest Boulevard 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 Mission Road over Southwest Boulevard carry?

About 17,850 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mission Road over Southwest Boulevard?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Mission Road over Southwest Boulevard?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.