US Bridges

K-5 Highway over UP RR & Levee RD

PoorPosted for load

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.52 MI W of US69 HWY · Structure no. 999900501051931

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
646 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,583
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-5 Highway over UP RR & Levee RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-5 Highway over UP RR & Levee RD 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 2,583 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,798 by 2044. The structure is 646 ft (196.9 m) long and 79 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK-5 Highway
CrossesUP RR & Levee RD
Location0.52 MI W of US69 HWY
RouteState Highway 5
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14472, -94.63056
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length646 ft (196.9 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,583 (2023)
Projected traffic2,798 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 UP RR & Levee RD built?

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

What condition is K-5 Highway over UP RR & Levee RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does K-5 Highway over UP RR & Levee RD carry?

About 2,583 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is K-5 Highway over UP RR & Levee RD?

The structure is 646 ft (196.9 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns K-5 Highway over UP RR & Levee RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.