US Bridges

Shawnee Road over 7th ST Trafficway

FairPosted for load

Wyandotte County, Kansas · Shawnee RD over 7th ST · Structure no. 514301050000148

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
697
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shawnee Road over 7th ST Trafficway is a steel arch - deck carrying Shawnee Road over 7th ST Trafficway in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 92 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 697 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesShawnee Road
Crosses7th ST Trafficway
LocationShawnee RD over 7th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0719, -94.62087
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (1990)
Projected traffic900 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shawnee Road over 7th ST Trafficway built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Shawnee Road over 7th ST Trafficway 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 Shawnee Road over 7th ST Trafficway carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shawnee Road over 7th ST Trafficway?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Shawnee Road over 7th ST Trafficway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.