Rating:
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Central Avenue Bridge

Wyandotte County, Kansas

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Oblique view from southwest

Photo taken by James Baughn

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BH Photo #103203

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Facts 

Overview
Two-level deck truss bridge over Kansas River on Central Avenue in Kansas City
Location
Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas
Status
Open to traffic
History
Built 1918; rehabilitated 1983 and 2008
Builders
- Harrington, Howard & Ash of Kansas City, Kansas & New York, New York
- Kansas City Bridge Co. of Kansas City, Missouri
- Midwest Construction Co. of Nebraska City, Nebraska
- Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Co. of Leavenworth, Kansas
Railroad
- Streetcar
Design
Pratt deck truss
Dimensions
Length of largest span: 249.9 ft.
Total length: 3,450.2 ft. (0.7 mi.)
Deck width: 22.0 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 22.4 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude
+39.10266, -94.61520   (decimal degrees)
39°06'10" N, 94°36'55" W   (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates
15/360335/4329410 (zone/easting/northing)
Quadrangle map:
Kansas City
Average daily traffic (as of 2015)
8,535
Inventory number
BH 18689 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection report (as of July 2017)
Overall condition: Fair
Superstructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Deck condition rating: Good (7 out of 9)
Sufficiency rating: 56.1 (out of 100)
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Categories 

Built 1918 (483)
Built during 1910s (9,485)
Deck truss (1,680)
Double decker (63)
Flared (403)
Harrington, Howard & Ash (22)
Have street view (26,240)
Kansas (3,174)
Kansas City Bridge Co. (135)
Kansas City, Kansas (40)
Kansas River (33)
Midwest Construction Co. (1)
Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Co. (109)
Navigable waterway (2,126)
 Open (39,192)
Owned by county (20,391)
Pratt deck truss (347)
Pratt truss (9,097)
Rail-and-Road (372)
Railroad (15,082)
Span length 175-250 feet (1,964)
Steel grate deck (444)
Streetcar (271)
Structurally deficient (14,917)
Total length over 2500 feet (895)
Truss (32,173)
Wyandotte County, Kansas (49)

Update Log 

  • September 20, 2011: New photos from Jason Smith
  • March 9, 2010: Updated by Robert Elder: Added Street View link
  • October 1, 2008: Updated by Max Johnson: Bridge has reopened
  • May 25, 2008: Updated by Max Johnson
  • July 3, 2006: Posted new photos

Sources 

  • Robert Elder - robertelder1 [at] gmail [dot] com
  • Jason Smith - flensburg [dot] bridgehunter [dot] av [at] googlemail [dot] com
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Central Avenue Bridge
Posted October 1, 2008, by Max Johnson

They did not do much to the bridge while it was closed. I think they only did truss repairs and slight roadway work.

They didn't even repaint it.

However, it is back open

Central Avenue Bridge
Posted July 23, 2008, by Randy Brush

Thank you for photo.Central Avenue Bridge are poor condition.

Future Prospects;Scheduled for replacement soon. Thank you.

Central Avenue Bridge
Posted May 25, 2008, by Local

The Central Avenue bridge was closed in late April of 08 for full rehabilitation.

The lower and upper deck are being completly redone.

KETTLE RIVER BRIDGE
Posted October 5, 2007, by JO (joakabridgefreak [at] yahoo [dot] com)

These are some pics of a deck pratt truss that is in a1 condition.It was built in 1948.current rating of 75.8. The original deck was replaced in 1984 to eliminate the drainage holes in the old deck.It's ID is #5718. Currently in use.It is located in sandstone,MN on hwy123 over the kettle river.

Central Avenue Bridge
Posted September 8, 2007, by JO the bridgefreak

Finaly!! thanks to whoever sent this pic!!!! I live 2 miles from a deck pratt truss[# 5718 kettle river bridge,Sandstone MN] I have been looking for a pic similar to my bridge. It is a single deck with a well formed arch and BEAUTIFUL river scenery. I plan on sending a pic asap as this is a must see!!! I walk on it and spend hrs enjoying the view!! PS it's rating is 78.6 and it is well preseved!