US Bridges

Local Rd. 25.4-P.3 over N. Br. Independence Ck.

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 3.0E of State Lake · Structure no. 000031057003487

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 25.4-P.3 over N. Br. Independence Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 25.4-P.3 over N. Br. Independence Ck. in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 25.4-P.3
CrossesN. Br. Independence Ck.
Location3.0E of State Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.64187, -95.11477
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2007)
Projected traffic37 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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. 25.4-P.3 over N. Br. Independence Ck. built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 25.4-P.3 over N. Br. 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. 25.4-P.3 over N. Br. Independence Ck. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. 25.4-P.3 over N. Br. Independence Ck.?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 25.4-P.3 over N. Br. Independence Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.