US Bridges

6th Street over Reynolds Street

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 6th Street over Reynolds · Structure no. 514301050000225

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Street over Reynolds Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6th Street over Reynolds Street in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries6th Street
CrossesReynolds Street
Location6th Street over Reynolds
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10451, -94.6235
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (1991)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 6th Street over Reynolds Street built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th Street over Reynolds Street 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 6th Street over Reynolds Street carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 6th Street over Reynolds Street?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 6th Street over Reynolds Street?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.