US Bridges

Patriot St. O.S. over Brewery Creek

Fair

Atchison County, Kansas · Patriot St. in Atchison · Structure no. 501350030000004

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patriot St. O.S. over Brewery Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Patriot St. O.S. over Brewery Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 960 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPatriot St. O.S.
CrossesBrewery Creek
LocationPatriot St. in Atchison
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55577, -95.12997
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2013)
Projected traffic960 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patriot St. O.S. over Brewery Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patriot St. O.S. over Brewery Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Patriot St. O.S. over Brewery Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Patriot St. O.S. over Brewery Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Patriot St. O.S. over Brewery Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.