US Bridges

Ramp to Turner Dia over Kaw Drive (south-Bound)

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · WB Turner to SB Kaw Dr. · Structure no. 514301050000346

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to Turner Dia over Kaw Drive (south-Bound) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp to Turner Dia over Kaw Drive (south-Bound) in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp to Turner Dia
CrossesKaw Drive (south-Bound)
LocationWB Turner to SB Kaw Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09809, -94.72208
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (1989)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Ramp to Turner Dia over Kaw Drive (south-Bound) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to Turner Dia over Kaw Drive (south-Bound) 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 Ramp to Turner Dia over Kaw Drive (south-Bound) carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to Turner Dia over Kaw Drive (south-Bound)?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to Turner Dia over Kaw Drive (south-Bound)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.