US Bridges

Local Rd. 1.3-M.2 over Delaware River

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 3.2N 2.2W of Muscotah · Structure no. 000031009003548

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 1.3-M.2 over Delaware River is a steel truss - thru carrying Local Rd. 1.3-M.2 over Delaware River in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 1.3-M.2
CrossesDelaware River
Location3.2N 2.2W of Muscotah
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.59947, -95.5642
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.6 US tons
Inventory rating9.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2007)
Projected traffic22 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$455,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 1.3-M.2 over Delaware River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 1.3-M.2 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 Local Rd. 1.3-M.2 over Delaware River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. 1.3-M.2 over Delaware River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 1.3-M.2 over Delaware River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.