US Bridges

Kasold Drive over Atchison Tributary

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · .31 Mi. N & 1 Mi. W US59 · Structure no. 415350233203066

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,180
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kasold Drive over Atchison Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Kasold Drive over Atchison Tributary in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 13,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,300 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKasold Drive
CrossesAtchison Tributary
Location.31 Mi. N & 1 Mi. W US59
RouteCity Street 3203
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.93021, -95.27917
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,180 (2013)
Projected traffic16,300 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Kasold Drive over Atchison Tributary built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kasold Drive over Atchison Tributary 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Kasold Drive over Atchison Tributary carry?

About 13,180 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kasold Drive over Atchison Tributary?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Kasold Drive over Atchison Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.