US Bridges

Minor Col 11.3-K.3 over Trib. to Stranger Creek

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 3.3N 1.3E of Effingham · Structure no. 000031029003587

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 11.3-K.3 over Trib. to Stranger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor Col 11.3-K.3 over Trib. to Stranger Creek 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col 11.3-K.3
CrossesTrib. to Stranger Creek
Location3.3N 1.3E of Effingham
RouteCounty Highway 305
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.57041, -95.37713
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.2 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Col 11.3-K.3 over Trib. to Stranger Creek built?

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

What condition is Minor Col 11.3-K.3 over Trib. to Stranger Creek 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 Minor Col 11.3-K.3 over Trib. to Stranger Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Minor Col 11.3-K.3 over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 11.3-K.3 over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.