US Bridges

State Avenue WB over Minnesota Ave & 1 Ramp

FairPosted for load

Wyandotte County, Kansas · US-24 & I-70 WB JCT · Structure no. 999902401051751

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
715 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,880
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Avenue WB over Minnesota Ave & 1 Ramp is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying State Avenue WB over Minnesota Ave & 1 Ramp in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 3,880 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,483 by 2043. The structure is 715 ft (218 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesState Avenue WB
CrossesMinnesota Ave & 1 Ramp
LocationUS-24 & I-70 WB JCT
RouteCity Street 2540
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11516, -94.61717
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length715 ft (218 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,880 (2008)
Projected traffic6,483 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$746,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Avenue WB over Minnesota Ave & 1 Ramp built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Avenue WB over Minnesota Ave & 1 Ramp 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does State Avenue WB over Minnesota Ave & 1 Ramp carry?

About 3,880 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Avenue WB over Minnesota Ave & 1 Ramp?

The structure is 715 ft (218 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns State Avenue WB over Minnesota Ave & 1 Ramp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.