US Bridges

James Street Via. over Unionpacific Railroad Yd

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · James ST over UP RR · Structure no. 514301050000234

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
642 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,495
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Street Via. over Unionpacific Railroad Yd is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Street Via. over Unionpacific Railroad Yd 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 9,495 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,344 by 2044. The structure is 642 ft (195.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJames Street Via.
CrossesUnionpacific Railroad Yd
LocationJames ST over UP RR
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.1003, -94.60736
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length642 ft (195.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,495 (2024)
Projected traffic12,344 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was James Street Via. over Unionpacific Railroad Yd built?

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

What condition is James Street Via. over Unionpacific Railroad Yd 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does James Street Via. over Unionpacific Railroad Yd carry?

About 9,495 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is James Street Via. over Unionpacific Railroad Yd?

The structure is 642 ft (195.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns James Street Via. over Unionpacific Railroad Yd?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.