US Bridges

K-32 HWY EB over Kaw Drive & UP RR

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 32/TURNR Diag/Kaw DR Int · Structure no. 999903201051051

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
444 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,849
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-32 HWY EB over Kaw Drive & UP RR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying K-32 HWY EB over Kaw Drive & UP RR 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 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 7,849 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,007 by 2044. The structure is 444 ft (135.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK-32 HWY EB
CrossesKaw Drive & UP RR
Location32/TURNR Diag/Kaw DR Int
RouteState Highway 32
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09667, -94.72028
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length444 ft (135.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,849 (2023)
Projected traffic8,007 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 K-32 HWY EB over Kaw Drive & UP RR built?

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

What condition is K-32 HWY EB over Kaw Drive & UP RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K-32 HWY EB over Kaw Drive & UP RR carry?

About 7,849 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K-32 HWY EB over Kaw Drive & UP RR?

The structure is 444 ft (135.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns K-32 HWY EB over Kaw Drive & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.