US Bridges

Mission Road over RR Yard Turkey Ck

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · Mission Rd. Viaduct · Structure no. 514301050000149

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

About this bridge

Mission Road over RR Yard Turkey Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mission Road over RR Yard Turkey Ck 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 26,700 by 2043. The structure is 674 ft (205.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMission Road
CrossesRR Yard Turkey Ck
LocationMission Rd. Viaduct
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06087, -94.62508
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length674 ft (205.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,850 (2013)
Projected traffic26,700 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mission Road over RR Yard Turkey Ck built?

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

What condition is Mission Road over RR Yard Turkey Ck 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 RR Yard Turkey Ck carry?

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

How long is Mission Road over RR Yard Turkey Ck?

The structure is 674 ft (205.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Mission Road over RR Yard Turkey Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.