US Bridges

WB I70 to 57th Rp over Brenner Heights Creek

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 1.63 MI E US40 on Ramp C · Structure no. 999907001052683

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,660
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I70 to 57th Rp over Brenner Heights Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I70 to 57th Rp over Brenner Heights Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7,660 vehicles a day. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWB I70 to 57th Rp
CrossesBrenner Heights Creek
Location1.63 MI E US40 on Ramp C
RouteState Highway 20
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10583, -94.70889
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,660 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 to 57th Rp over Brenner Heights Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB I70 to 57th Rp over Brenner Heights Creek 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 WB I70 to 57th Rp over Brenner Heights Creek carry?

About 7,660 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is WB I70 to 57th Rp over Brenner Heights Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns WB I70 to 57th Rp over Brenner Heights Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.