US Bridges

K7 HWY NB over Morse Avenue

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.33 MI NW K32 · Structure no. 999900701052601

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,440
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K7 HWY NB over Morse Avenue is a concrete continuous slab carrying K7 HWY NB over Morse Avenue in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 10,440 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,341 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK7 HWY NB
CrossesMorse Avenue
Location0.33 MI NW K32
RouteState Highway 7
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06528, -94.87639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,440 (2023)
Projected traffic14,341 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 NB over Morse Avenue built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is K7 HWY NB over Morse Avenue 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 NB over Morse Avenue carry?

About 10,440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K7 HWY NB over Morse Avenue?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns K7 HWY NB over Morse Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.