US Bridges

Local Rd. 17-J.1 over Trib. Independence Ck.

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 0.9S 1.5E of Lancaster · Structure no. 000031041003609

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 17-J.1 over Trib. Independence Ck. is a concrete tee beam carrying Local Rd. 17-J.1 over Trib. Independence Ck. in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 17-J.1
CrossesTrib. Independence Ck.
Location0.9S 1.5E of Lancaster
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55059, -95.27255
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 17-J.1 over Trib. Independence Ck. built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 17-J.1 over Trib. Independence 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 17-J.1 over Trib. Independence Ck. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. 17-J.1 over Trib. Independence Ck.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 17-J.1 over Trib. Independence Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.