US Bridges

Rs 1265 W4 322 over Delaware River

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Kansas · 3.0N of Whiting · Structure no. 000000000430370

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1265 W4 322 over Delaware River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1265 W4 322 over Delaware River in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1265 W4 322
CrossesDelaware River
Location3.0N of Whiting
RouteCounty Highway 1265
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63173, -95.61111
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2018)
Projected traffic114 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rs 1265 W4 322 over Delaware River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1265 W4 322 over Delaware 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1265 W4 322 over Delaware River carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1265 W4 322 over Delaware River?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1265 W4 322 over Delaware River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.