US Bridges

65th Street over Turner Diagonal (K132)

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 65th ST over Turner Diag. · Structure no. 514301050000248

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,065
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

65th Street over Turner Diagonal (K132) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 65th Street over Turner Diagonal (K132) in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,065 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries65th Street
CrossesTurner Diagonal (K132)
Location65th ST over Turner Diag.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09944, -94.72858
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,065 (2013)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 65th Street over Turner Diagonal (K132) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 65th Street over Turner Diagonal (K132) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 65th Street over Turner Diagonal (K132) carry?

About 2,065 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 65th Street over Turner Diagonal (K132)?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 65th Street over Turner Diagonal (K132)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.