US Bridges

Matador (14.6-N.0) over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Marshall County, Kansas · 2.0S 0.4W of Home City · Structure no. 000580905603260

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matador (14.6-N.0) over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Matador (14.6-N.0) over Union Pacific Railroad in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMatador (14.6-N.0)
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location2.0S 0.4W of Home City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81282, -96.52802
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating76.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 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 traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Matador (14.6-N.0) over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matador (14.6-N.0) over Union Pacific Railroad 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Matador (14.6-N.0) over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Matador (14.6-N.0) over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Matador (14.6-N.0) over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.