US Bridges

Rs 1592 over Delaware River

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 0.5W of Muscotah · Structure no. 000000000030470

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
313 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1592 over Delaware River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1592 over Delaware River in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1592
CrossesDelaware River
Location0.5W of Muscotah
RouteCounty Highway 1592
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55043, -95.52952
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2007)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1592 over Delaware River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1592 over Delaware River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1592 over Delaware River carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rs 1592 over Delaware River?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1592 over Delaware River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.