US Bridges

Local Rd. K.5-21.1 over Trib. Independence Ck.

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 0.5N 3.2W of Atchison · Structure no. 000031047803585

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. K.5-21.1 over Trib. Independence Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. K.5-21.1 over Trib. Independence Ck. in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. K.5-21.1
CrossesTrib. Independence Ck.
Location0.5N 3.2W of Atchison
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.57269, -95.19572
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic15 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 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. K.5-21.1 over Trib. Independence Ck. built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. K.5-21.1 over Trib. Independence Ck. 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. K.5-21.1 over Trib. Independence Ck. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. K.5-21.1 over Trib. Independence Ck.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. K.5-21.1 over Trib. Independence Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.