US Bridges

State Avenue EB over Minnesota Ave & 1 Ramp

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · US-24 & I-70 EB JCT · Structure no. 999902401051761

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
456 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,430
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Avenue EB over Minnesota Ave & 1 Ramp is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying State Avenue EB 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.

It carries about 3,430 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 456 ft (138.9 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 EB
CrossesMinnesota Ave & 1 Ramp
LocationUS-24 & I-70 EB JCT
RouteCity Street 2540
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11512, -94.61741
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length456 ft (138.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,430 (2015)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
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$472,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is State Avenue EB 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 EB over Minnesota Ave & 1 Ramp carry?

About 3,430 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 456 ft (138.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.