US Bridges

K-32 Highway WB over BNSF Railway

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · .89 MI SE Old K32 HWY WB · Structure no. 999903201052951

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

About this bridge

K-32 Highway WB over BNSF Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-32 Highway WB over BNSF Railway 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 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-32 Highway WB
CrossesBNSF Railway
Location.89 MI SE Old K32 HWY WB
RouteState Highway 32
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09167, -94.70667
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,849 (2023)
Projected traffic8,007 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 WB over BNSF Railway built?

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

What condition is K-32 Highway WB over BNSF Railway 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 WB over BNSF Railway carry?

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

How long is K-32 Highway WB over BNSF Railway?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns K-32 Highway WB over BNSF Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.