US Bridges

Minor T-143-1 over Cold Ryan Branch

Fair

Doniphan County, Kansas · Trib N.Br. Independence · Structure no. 000221045503400

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor T-143-1 over Cold Ryan Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor T-143-1 over Cold Ryan Branch in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor T-143-1
CrossesCold Ryan Branch
LocationTrib N.Br. Independence
RouteCounty Highway 2204
StateKansas
Coordinates39.711, -95.21667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2005)
Projected traffic30 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 Minor T-143-1 over Cold Ryan Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor T-143-1 over Cold Ryan Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Minor T-143-1 over Cold Ryan Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Minor T-143-1 over Cold Ryan Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Minor T-143-1 over Cold Ryan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.