US Bridges

K7 HWY N Bnd over Riv RR K32 HWY Acc RD

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.03 MI N Johnson Coln · Structure no. 999900701052581

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,079 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
10,540
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K7 HWY N Bnd over Riv RR K32 HWY Acc RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K7 HWY N Bnd over Riv RR K32 HWY Acc RD in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK7 HWY N 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

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,079 ft (633.6 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 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 N Bnd over Riv RR K32 HWY Acc RD built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is K7 HWY N Bnd over Riv RR K32 HWY Acc RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does K7 HWY N 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 N 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 54 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.