US Bridges

K-32 Central Ave over 70 RR Yard Kansas Riv

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · Central AVE/I70 E JCT · Structure no. 999907001050271

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
770 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,595
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-32 Central Ave over 70 RR Yard Kansas Riv is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying K-32 Central Ave over 70 RR Yard Kansas Riv 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 2,595 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,122 by 2044. The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK-32 Central Ave
Crosses70 RR Yard Kansas Riv
LocationCentral AVE/I70 E JCT
RouteCity Street 2574
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.1025, -94.62139
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length770 ft (234.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,595 (2023)
Projected traffic2,122 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Central Ave over 70 RR Yard Kansas Riv built?

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

What condition is K-32 Central Ave over 70 RR Yard Kansas Riv 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does K-32 Central Ave over 70 RR Yard Kansas Riv carry?

About 2,595 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is K-32 Central Ave over 70 RR Yard Kansas Riv?

The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns K-32 Central Ave over 70 RR Yard Kansas Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.