US Bridges

ST-32 Donahoo Rd. over Trib. to Little Stranger

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 1.2N 3.6W of Basehor · Structure no. 000521069404160

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST-32 Donahoo Rd. over Trib. to Little Stranger is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying ST-32 Donahoo Rd. over Trib. to Little Stranger in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesST-32 Donahoo Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Little Stranger
Location1.2N 3.6W of Basehor
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.15766, -95.00546
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 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 traffic48 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 ST-32 Donahoo Rd. over Trib. to Little Stranger built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST-32 Donahoo Rd. over Trib. to Little Stranger 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 ST-32 Donahoo Rd. over Trib. to Little Stranger carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST-32 Donahoo Rd. over Trib. to Little Stranger?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns ST-32 Donahoo Rd. over Trib. to Little Stranger?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.