US Bridges

Local T-214-1 over Rittenhouse E. Branch

Good

Doniphan County, Kansas · 2.9N 1.0E of Severence · Structure no. 000221045003262

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local T-214-1 over Rittenhouse E. Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local T-214-1 over Rittenhouse E. Branch in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal T-214-1
CrossesRittenhouse E. Branch
Location2.9N 1.0E of Severence
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81, -95.22667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2009)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Local T-214-1 over Rittenhouse E. Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local T-214-1 over Rittenhouse E. Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Local T-214-1 over Rittenhouse E. Branch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Local T-214-1 over Rittenhouse E. Branch?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local T-214-1 over Rittenhouse E. Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.