US Bridges

Local Rd. 3-I.1 over Trib. to Deleware River

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 0.9S 0.5W of Muscotah · Structure no. 000031013003629

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 3-I.1 over Trib. to Deleware River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Local Rd. 3-I.1 over Trib. to Deleware River in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 3-I.1
CrossesTrib. to Deleware River
Location0.9S 0.5W of Muscotah
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.5375, -95.53411
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.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic29 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 3-I.1 over Trib. to Deleware River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 3-I.1 over Trib. to Deleware 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. 3-I.1 over Trib. to Deleware River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. 3-I.1 over Trib. to Deleware River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 3-I.1 over Trib. to Deleware River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.