US Bridges

US-59 HWY Utah Bv over Mo Riv UP RR RD

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 0.31 MI E 4th Street · Structure no. 999905900030551

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
2,546 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,382
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-59 HWY Utah Bv over Mo Riv UP RR RD is a steel arch - thru carrying US-59 HWY Utah Bv over Mo Riv UP RR RD in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8,382 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,551 by 2044. The structure is 2,546 ft (775.9 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesUS-59 HWY Utah Bv
CrossesMo Riv UP RR RD
Location0.31 MI E 4th Street
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55944, -95.1125
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,546 ft (775.9 m)
Longest span527 ft (160.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,382 (2023)
Projected traffic8,551 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-59 HWY Utah Bv over Mo Riv UP RR RD built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-59 HWY Utah Bv over Mo Riv UP RR RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US-59 HWY Utah Bv over Mo Riv UP RR RD carry?

About 8,382 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-59 HWY Utah Bv over Mo Riv UP RR RD?

The structure is 2,546 ft (775.9 m) long with a longest span of 527 ft (160.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US-59 HWY Utah Bv over Mo Riv UP RR RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.