US Bridges

US-59 HWY over RS1290

Poor

Atchison County, Kansas · 5.80 MI NE K116 · Structure no. 999905900030041

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,905
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-59 HWY over RS1290 is a concrete culvert carrying US-59 HWY over RS1290 in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 2,905 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,210 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-59 HWY
CrossesRS1290
Location5.80 MI NE K116
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.52028, -95.19917
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,905 (2023)
Projected traffic3,210 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-59 HWY over RS1290 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-59 HWY over RS1290 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US-59 HWY over RS1290 carry?

About 2,905 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-59 HWY over RS1290?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-59 HWY over RS1290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.