US Bridges

Rs 17 over Stream

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 3.0S of Arrington · Structure no. 000000000030010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 17 over Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rs 17 over Stream in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 17
CrossesStream
Location3.0S of Arrington
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.42025, -95.53494
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2007)
Projected traffic82 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$335,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 17 over Stream built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 17 over Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 17 over Stream carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rs 17 over Stream?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 17 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.