US Bridges

Local Rd. M-26.4 over N. Br. Independence Ck.

Fair

Atchison County, Kansas · 0.8N.E. of Atchison · Structure no. 000031059103560

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. M-26.4 over N. Br. Independence Ck. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. M-26.4 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. M-26.4
CrossesN. Br. Independence Ck.
Location0.8N.E. of Atchison
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.59467, -95.09565
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2007)
Projected traffic37 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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. M-26.4 over N. Br. Independence Ck. built?

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

What condition is Local Rd. M-26.4 over N. Br. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. M-26.4 over N. Br. Independence Ck. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. M-26.4 over N. Br. Independence Ck.?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. M-26.4 over N. Br. Independence Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.