US Bridges

SB U-73 HWY over US-24 HWY

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · U-73 HWY at US-24 HWY · Structure no. 999907301053211

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
358 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,340
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB U-73 HWY over US-24 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB U-73 HWY over US-24 HWY in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 10,340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,617 by 2044. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesSB U-73 HWY
CrossesUS-24 HWY
LocationU-73 HWY at US-24 HWY
RouteU.S. Route 73
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11583, -94.895
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span177 ft (54 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,340 (2023)
Projected traffic12,617 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 SB U-73 HWY over US-24 HWY built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB U-73 HWY over US-24 HWY 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 SB U-73 HWY over US-24 HWY carry?

About 10,340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SB U-73 HWY over US-24 HWY?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (54 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SB U-73 HWY over US-24 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.