US Bridges

Local T-216-2 over Trib. to Wolf River

GoodPosted for load

Doniphan County, Kansas · 1.5N 2.1E of Severence · Structure no. 000221047003285

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local T-216-2 over Trib. to Wolf River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local T-216-2 over Trib. to Wolf River in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal T-216-2
CrossesTrib. to Wolf River
Location1.5N 2.1E of Severence
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79169, -95.20922
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2005)
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-216-2 over Trib. to Wolf River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Local T-216-2 over Trib. to Wolf River 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-216-2 over Trib. to Wolf River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Local T-216-2 over Trib. to Wolf River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local T-216-2 over Trib. to Wolf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.