JAMES STREET VIA.
Carrying JAMES STREET VIA. over UNIONPACIFIC RAILROAD YD
JAMES ST OVER UP RR, Wyandotte, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: JAMES STREET VIA.
The JAMES STREET VIA. bridge in Wyandotte, Kansas carries JAMES STREET VIA. over UNIONPACIFIC RAILROAD YD. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 195.7 meters (642 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,895 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How JAMES STREET VIA. compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1982
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 195.7 m (642 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.0 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,895 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 514301050000234
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JAMES STREET VIA. is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare JAMES STREET VIA. against other structures in Wyandotte and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for JAMES STREET VIA.?
JAMES STREET VIA. in Wyandotte, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is JAMES STREET VIA. inspected?
JAMES STREET VIA.'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 8,895 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JAMES STREET VIA. is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for JAMES STREET VIA.?
JAMES STREET VIA. has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining JAMES STREET VIA.?
JAMES STREET VIA. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is JAMES STREET VIA. and does age affect safety?
JAMES STREET VIA. was built in 1982, making it 44 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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