US Bridges

Fifth St. FAU 0219 over At & Sf R.R. U.S.59

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Atchison County, Kansas · 5th. St. in Atchison · Structure no. 401350030219005

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
909 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,580
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth St. FAU 0219 over At & Sf R.R. U.S.59 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fifth St. FAU 0219 over At & Sf R.R. U.S.59 in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 75 years old, older 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 2,580 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,096 by 2044. The structure is 909 ft (277 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFifth St. FAU 0219
CrossesAt & Sf R.R. U.S.59
Location5th. St. in Atchison
RouteCity Street 219
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.56026, -95.11919
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length909 ft (277 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,580 (2013)
Projected traffic3,096 by 2044
Trucks20%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fifth St. FAU 0219 over At & Sf R.R. U.S.59 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Fifth St. FAU 0219 over At & Sf R.R. U.S.59 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 Fifth St. FAU 0219 over At & Sf R.R. U.S.59 carry?

About 2,580 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Fifth St. FAU 0219 over At & Sf R.R. U.S.59?

The structure is 909 ft (277 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth St. FAU 0219 over At & Sf R.R. U.S.59?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.