US Bridges

Parkwood Street over K-5 Highway

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.96 MI W of US69 HWY · Structure no. 999900501051911

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
621
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkwood Street over K-5 Highway is a concrete continuous slab carrying Parkwood Street over K-5 Highway in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 5 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 621 vehicles a day. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesParkwood Street
CrossesK-5 Highway
Location0.96 MI W of US69 HWY
RouteCity Street 943
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14111, -94.63694
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic621 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkwood Street over K-5 Highway built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkwood Street over K-5 Highway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Parkwood Street over K-5 Highway carry?

About 621 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Parkwood Street over K-5 Highway?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Parkwood Street over K-5 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.