US Bridges

N Main St. over At&sf Railway

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 0.95 MI N JCT K68 · Structure no. 999905900300831

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Main St. over At&sf Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Main St. over At&sf Railway in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2043. The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN Main St.
CrossesAt&sf Railway
Location0.95 MI N JCT K68
RouteCity Street 59
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63523, -95.2677
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.8 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2010)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Main St. over At&sf Railway built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Main St. over At&sf Railway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N Main St. over At&sf Railway carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Main St. over At&sf Railway?

The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N Main St. over At&sf Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.