US Bridges

Dickinson Road over Stream

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · Brenner Dr. at Dickinson · Structure no. 514301050000078

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
451
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickinson Road over Stream is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Dickinson Road over Stream in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 451 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDickinson Road
CrossesStream
LocationBrenner Dr. at Dickinson
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.16605, -94.70559
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (1992)
Projected traffic675 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dickinson Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dickinson Road over Stream 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 Dickinson Road over Stream carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dickinson Road over Stream?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dickinson Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.