US Bridges

Goddard Avenue over Railroad Yards

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Wyandotte County, Kansas · Goddard over RR Yard · Structure no. 514301050000245

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,296 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
1,381
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goddard Avenue over Railroad Yards is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goddard Avenue over Railroad Yards in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,381 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2043. The structure is 1,296 ft (395 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGoddard Avenue
CrossesRailroad Yards
LocationGoddard over RR Yard
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07793, -94.66205
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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,296 ft (395 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,381 (1992)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Goddard Avenue over Railroad Yards built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goddard Avenue over 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 Goddard Avenue over Railroad Yards carry?

About 1,381 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Goddard Avenue over Railroad Yards?

The structure is 1,296 ft (395 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Goddard Avenue over Railroad Yards?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.