US Bridges

Local Rd. H-3.1 over Delaware River

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 2.0S 0.3W of Muscotah · Structure no. 000031013103660

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. H-3.1 over Delaware River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. H-3.1 over Delaware River in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. H-3.1
CrossesDelaware River
Location2.0S 0.3W of Muscotah
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.52136, -95.53253
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic30 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 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. H-3.1 over Delaware River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. H-3.1 over Delaware River 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 Local Rd. H-3.1 over Delaware River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. H-3.1 over Delaware River?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. H-3.1 over Delaware River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.