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Oblique view from southwest

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Lower level, looking east

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Lower level, looking west

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Close-up of truss

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Steel grate on lower level

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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 and Ash (Consulting engineers)
- Kansas City Bridge Co. of Kansas City, Missouri (Steel erection)
- Mid-West Construction Co. (Approaches and deck)
- Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Co. of Leavenworth, Kansas (Piers and steel)
Design: Pratt deck truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 249.9 ft.
Total length: 3,450.2 ft.
Deck width: 22.0 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 22.4 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +39.10292, -94.61524 (decimal degrees)
39°06'11" N, 94°36'55" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 15/360332/4329439 (zone/easting/northing)
USGS topographic map: Kansas City
Inventory number: BH 18689 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 06/2005): Deck condition rating: Good (7 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 37.4 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 1998): 3,880

Update Log

October 1, 2008: Updated by Max Johnson: Bridge has reopened
May 25, 2008: Updated by Max Johnson
July 3, 2006: Posted new photos

Comments

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!