US Bridges

K-32 Highway EB over Kansas River

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · .63 Miles SE Old K32 EB · Structure no. 999903201052921

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,373 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,849
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-32 Highway EB over Kansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-32 Highway EB over Kansas River in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,849 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,007 by 2044. The structure is 1,373 ft (418.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-32 Highway EB
CrossesKansas River
Location.63 Miles SE Old K32 EB
RouteState Highway 32
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09333, -94.71
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,373 ft (418.4 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Highway EB over Kansas River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-32 Highway EB over Kansas River 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 Highway EB over Kansas River carry?

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

How long is K-32 Highway EB over Kansas River?

The structure is 1,373 ft (418.4 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns K-32 Highway EB over Kansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.