12th Street over Kansas River R.R. Yards
FairWyandotte County, Kansas · 12th ST over Kansas River · Structure no. 514301050000021
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,025 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,770
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
12th Street over Kansas River R.R. Yards is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 12th Street over Kansas River R.R. Yards in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 95 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 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 3,770 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2043. The structure is 1,025 ft (312.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 12th Street over Kansas River R.R. Yards built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is 12th Street over Kansas River R.R. Yards 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 12th Street over Kansas River R.R. Yards carry?
About 3,770 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 12th Street over Kansas River R.R. Yards?
The structure is 1,025 ft (312.4 m) long with a longest span of 209 ft (63.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns 12th Street over Kansas River R.R. Yards?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.