US Bridges

T-42 Mitchell Rd. over Tonganoxie Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 1.6W 3.5S of Jarbalo · Structure no. 000521059404165

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
207
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-42 Mitchell Rd. over Tonganoxie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-42 Mitchell Rd. over Tonganoxie Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesT-42 Mitchell Rd.
CrossesTonganoxie Creek
Location1.6W 3.5S of Jarbalo
RouteCounty Highway 5203
StateKansas
Coordinates39.15055, -95.10086
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2024)
Projected traffic416 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 T-42 Mitchell Rd. over Tonganoxie Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-42 Mitchell Rd. over Tonganoxie Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T-42 Mitchell Rd. over Tonganoxie Creek carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is T-42 Mitchell Rd. over Tonganoxie Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T-42 Mitchell Rd. over Tonganoxie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.