42nd Street over BNSF Railroad Yards
GoodWyandotte County, Kansas · 42nd ST over Santa Fe RR · Structure no. 514301050000244
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,573 ft
- 26 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,190
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
42nd Street over BNSF Railroad Yards is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 42nd Street over BNSF Railroad Yards in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 77 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 4,190 vehicles a day, roughly 80% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2043. The structure is 2,573 ft (784.3 m) long and 38 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 42nd Street over BNSF Railroad Yards built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is 42nd Street over BNSF Railroad Yards 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 42nd Street over BNSF Railroad Yards carry?
About 4,190 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 80% are trucks.
How long is 42nd Street over BNSF Railroad Yards?
The structure is 2,573 ft (784.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns 42nd Street over BNSF Railroad Yards?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.