US Bridges

Minor 318 X1 over Delaware River

Good

Jackson County, Kansas · 2.5N 0.6E of Whiting · Structure no. 000431005103520

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 318 X1 over Delaware River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor 318 X1 over Delaware River in Jackson 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor 318 X1
CrossesDelaware River
Location2.5N 0.6E of Whiting
RouteCounty Highway 4322
StateKansas
Coordinates39.62371, -95.59979
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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 traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Minor 318 X1 over Delaware River built?

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

What condition is Minor 318 X1 over Delaware River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Minor 318 X1 over Delaware River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor 318 X1 over Delaware River?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 318 X1 over Delaware River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.