US Bridges

WB I70-NBND Fairfx over 7 UP R.R Tracks

FairPosted for load

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.49 Miles W Mo ST Line · Structure no. 999907001051731

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,664 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I70-NBND Fairfx over 7 UP R.R Tracks is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I70-NBND Fairfx over 7 UP R.R Tracks in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day. The structure is 1,664 ft (507.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWB I70-NBND Fairfx
Crosses7 UP R.R Tracks
Location0.49 Miles W Mo ST Line
RouteState Highway 27
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11528, -94.61528
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,664 ft (507.2 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 WB I70-NBND Fairfx over 7 UP R.R Tracks built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB I70-NBND Fairfx over 7 UP R.R Tracks 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does WB I70-NBND Fairfx over 7 UP R.R Tracks carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is WB I70-NBND Fairfx over 7 UP R.R Tracks?

The structure is 1,664 ft (507.2 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns WB I70-NBND Fairfx over 7 UP R.R Tracks?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.