US Bridges

K-5 Highway over 10th Street

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.83 MI W of US69 · Structure no. 999900501051921

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,463
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-5 Highway over 10th Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying K-5 Highway over 10th Street 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 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 3,463 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,751 by 2044. The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesK-5 Highway
Crosses10th Street
Location0.83 MI W of US69
RouteState Highway 5
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14194, -94.63472
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,463 (2023)
Projected traffic3,751 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 K-5 Highway over 10th Street built?

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

What condition is K-5 Highway over 10th Street 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 K-5 Highway over 10th Street carry?

About 3,463 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K-5 Highway over 10th Street?

The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns K-5 Highway over 10th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.