US Bridges

K-32 EB Highway over K-32 WB Highway

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 32/TURNR Diag/Kaw DR Int · Structure no. 999903201051031

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,573
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-32 EB Highway over K-32 WB Highway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying K-32 EB Highway over K-32 WB Highway in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 1,573 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,997 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesK-32 EB Highway
CrossesK-32 WB Highway
Location32/TURNR Diag/Kaw DR Int
RouteCity Street 2501
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09722, -94.72306
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,573 (2023)
Projected traffic1,997 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 K-32 EB Highway over K-32 WB Highway built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-32 EB Highway over K-32 WB Highway 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 K-32 EB Highway over K-32 WB Highway carry?

About 1,573 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is K-32 EB Highway over K-32 WB Highway?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns K-32 EB Highway over K-32 WB Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.