US Bridges

55th. Street over Brenner Heights Ck. Trib

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 55th. ST N of State Ave. · Structure no. 514301050000005

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,225
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

55th. Street over Brenner Heights Ck. Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 55th. Street over Brenner Heights Ck. Trib in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,225 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,870 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries55th. Street
CrossesBrenner Heights Ck. Trib
Location55th. ST N of State Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11789, -94.70517
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,225 (2013)
Projected traffic3,870 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 55th. Street over Brenner Heights Ck. Trib built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 55th. Street over Brenner Heights Ck. Trib 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 55th. Street over Brenner Heights Ck. Trib carry?

About 3,225 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 55th. Street over Brenner Heights Ck. Trib?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 55th. Street over Brenner Heights Ck. Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.