US Bridges

Local Rd. Q-3.1 over Trib. to Grasshopper Ck.

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 7.0N 0.3W of Muscotah · Structure no. 000031011803480

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. Q-3.1 over Trib. to Grasshopper Ck. is a steel truss - thru carrying Local Rd. Q-3.1 over Trib. to Grasshopper Ck. in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. Q-3.1
CrossesTrib. to Grasshopper Ck.
Location7.0N 0.3W of Muscotah
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65279, -95.53222
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2007)
Projected traffic37 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. Q-3.1 over Trib. to Grasshopper Ck. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. Q-3.1 over Trib. to Grasshopper Ck. 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. Q-3.1 over Trib. to Grasshopper Ck. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. Q-3.1 over Trib. to Grasshopper Ck.?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. Q-3.1 over Trib. to Grasshopper Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.