US Bridges

Local Rd. 25.3-H.1 over Trib. to Missouri River

PoorPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 2.6S 0.4E of Atchison · Structure no. 000031057303649

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 25.3-H.1 over Trib. to Missouri River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Local Rd. 25.3-H.1 over Trib. to Missouri River in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 25.3-H.1
CrossesTrib. to Missouri River
Location2.6S 0.4E of Atchison
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.52263, -95.11861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating6.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2007)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
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$235,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 25.3-H.1 over Trib. to Missouri River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 25.3-H.1 over Trib. to Missouri River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 25.3-H.1 over Trib. to Missouri River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. 25.3-H.1 over Trib. to Missouri River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 25.3-H.1 over Trib. to Missouri River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.