US Bridges

K7 HWY S-Bnd over Riv RR K32 HWY Acc RD

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.03 MI N Johnson Coln · Structure no. 999900701050771

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,079 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,540
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K7 HWY S-Bnd over Riv RR K32 HWY Acc RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K7 HWY S-Bnd over Riv RR K32 HWY Acc RD in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 10,540 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,478 by 2044. The structure is 2,079 ft (633.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK7 HWY S-Bnd
CrossesRiv RR K32 HWY Acc RD
Location0.03 MI N Johnson Coln
RouteState Highway 7
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05944, -94.87167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,079 ft (633.6 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,540 (2023)
Projected traffic14,478 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 K7 HWY S-Bnd over Riv RR K32 HWY Acc RD built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is K7 HWY S-Bnd over Riv RR K32 HWY Acc RD 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 K7 HWY S-Bnd over Riv RR K32 HWY Acc RD carry?

About 10,540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K7 HWY S-Bnd over Riv RR K32 HWY Acc RD?

The structure is 2,079 ft (633.6 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns K7 HWY S-Bnd over Riv RR K32 HWY Acc RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.