US Bridges

Nettleton Avenue over K-7 HWY El-Wl

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 1.03 MI NW K32 · Structure no. 999900701052611

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,525
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nettleton Avenue over K-7 HWY El-Wl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nettleton Avenue over K-7 HWY El-Wl 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 5,525 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,742 by 2044. The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNettleton Avenue
CrossesK-7 HWY El-Wl
Location1.03 MI NW K32
RouteCity Street 359
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07472, -94.88028
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.5 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,525 (2023)
Projected traffic6,742 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Nettleton Avenue over K-7 HWY El-Wl built?

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

What condition is Nettleton Avenue over K-7 HWY El-Wl 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nettleton Avenue over K-7 HWY El-Wl carry?

About 5,525 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Nettleton Avenue over K-7 HWY El-Wl?

The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Nettleton Avenue over K-7 HWY El-Wl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.