US Bridges

Local T-831-2 over C. R.I.& &. Railroad

PoorPosted for load

Doniphan County, Kansas · 2.5E of Troy · Structure no. 000221065003288

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local T-831-2 over C. R.I.& &. Railroad is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local T-831-2 over C. R.I.& &. Railroad in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal T-831-2
CrossesC. R.I.& &. Railroad
Location2.5E of Troy
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78667, -95.03961
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating6.3 US tons
Inventory rating3.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$720,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Local T-831-2 over C. R.I.& &. Railroad built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local T-831-2 over C. R.I.& &. Railroad 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Local T-831-2 over C. R.I.& &. Railroad carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Local T-831-2 over C. R.I.& &. Railroad?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Local T-831-2 over C. R.I.& &. Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.