US59 HWY over Stranger Creek
GoodAtchison County, Kansas · 2.22 MI NE K116 · Structure no. 999905900030571
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 219 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,905
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US59 HWY over Stranger Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US59 HWY over Stranger Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,905 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,210 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US59 HWY over Stranger Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US59 HWY over Stranger Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US59 HWY over Stranger Creek carry?
About 2,905 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US59 HWY over Stranger Creek?
The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US59 HWY over Stranger Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.