US Bridges

"u" Street over US73 K7 HWY

PoorClosed to traffic

Atchison County, Kansas · 0.52 MI S OF73/-59 JCT · Structure no. 999907300030161

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
329
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

"u" Street over US73 K7 HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying "u" Street over US73 K7 HWY in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 329 vehicles a day, projected to reach 386 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries"u" Street
CrossesUS73 K7 HWY
Location0.52 MI S OF73/-59 JCT
RouteCity Street 202
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55139, -95.12917
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2023)
Projected traffic386 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 "u" Street over US73 K7 HWY built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is "u" Street over US73 K7 HWY 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 "u" Street over US73 K7 HWY carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is "u" Street over US73 K7 HWY?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns "u" Street over US73 K7 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.