42ND STREET
Carrying 42ND STREET over BNSF RAILROAD YARDS
42ND ST OVER SANTA FE RR, Wyandotte, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 42ND STREET
The 42ND STREET bridge in Wyandotte, Kansas carries 42ND STREET over BNSF RAILROAD YARDS. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 26 sections, stretching 784.3 meters (2573 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,190 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 42ND STREET 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
- 1948
- Last Reconstructed
- 1990
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 26
- Structure Length
- 784.3 m (2573 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.6 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,190 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 514301050000244
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 42ND STREET 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 42ND STREET 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 42ND STREET?
42ND STREET 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 42ND STREET inspected?
42ND STREET'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 4,190 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 42ND STREET 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 42ND STREET?
42ND STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 42ND STREET?
42ND STREET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is 42ND STREET and does age affect safety?
42ND STREET was built in 1948, making it 78 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.
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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