US Bridges

Minor T-445-1 over Trib. to Missouri River

FairPosted for load

Doniphan County, Kansas · 4.0N 2.5E of Doniphan · Structure no. 000221065503420

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor T-445-1 over Trib. to Missouri River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor T-445-1 over Trib. to Missouri River in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMinor T-445-1
CrossesTrib. to Missouri River
Location4.0N 2.5E of Doniphan
RouteCounty Highway 2207
StateKansas
Coordinates39.69677, -95.0306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2005)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor T-445-1 over Trib. to Missouri River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor T-445-1 over Trib. to Missouri River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Minor T-445-1 over Trib. to Missouri River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Minor T-445-1 over Trib. to Missouri River?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Minor T-445-1 over Trib. to Missouri River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.