55th Street over BNSF Railroad Yard
GoodWyandotte County, Kansas · 55th ST over Santa Fe RR · Structure no. 514301050000243
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 478 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,460
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
55th Street over BNSF Railroad Yard is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 55th Street over BNSF Railroad Yard in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 12,460 vehicles a day, roughly 75% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2043. The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 55th Street over BNSF Railroad Yard built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is 55th Street over BNSF Railroad Yard 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 55th Street over BNSF Railroad Yard carry?
About 12,460 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 75% are trucks.
How long is 55th Street over BNSF Railroad Yard?
The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns 55th Street over BNSF Railroad Yard?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.