US Bridges

Sixth Street 0217 over At & Sf Railroad

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · Sixth Street in Atchison · Structure no. 401350030217001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
464 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,540
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sixth Street 0217 over At & Sf Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sixth Street 0217 over At & Sf Railroad in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,312 by 2044. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesSixth Street 0217
CrossesAt & Sf Railroad
LocationSixth Street in Atchison
RouteCity Street 217
StateKansas
Coordinates39.5605, -95.12056
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length464 ft (141.4 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,540 (2019)
Projected traffic6,312 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sixth Street 0217 over At & Sf Railroad built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sixth Street 0217 over At & Sf Railroad 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sixth Street 0217 over At & Sf Railroad carry?

About 3,540 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sixth Street 0217 over At & Sf Railroad?

The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sixth Street 0217 over At & Sf Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.