US Bridges

Halfmound RD over Delaware River

Fair

Jefferson County, Kansas · 0.5W of Halfmound · Structure no. 000000000440031

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halfmound RD over Delaware River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halfmound RD over Delaware River in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHalfmound RD
CrossesDelaware River
Location0.5W of Halfmound
RouteCounty Highway 1325
StateKansas
Coordinates39.40488, -95.50204
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length263 ft (80.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Halfmound RD over Delaware River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halfmound RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Halfmound RD over Delaware River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Halfmound RD over Delaware River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Halfmound RD over Delaware River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.