US Bridges

1800 RD Mile 21 over Verdigris River

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 0.4E of Coffeyville · Structure no. 000000000630680

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1800 RD Mile 21 over Verdigris River is a concrete arch - thru carrying 1800 RD Mile 21 over Verdigris River in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2039. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1800 RD Mile 21
CrossesVerdigris River
Location0.4E of Coffeyville
RouteCounty Highway 2089
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.03336, -95.57981
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2014)
Projected traffic774 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$940,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1800 RD Mile 21 over Verdigris River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1800 RD Mile 21 over Verdigris River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 1800 RD Mile 21 over Verdigris River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 1800 RD Mile 21 over Verdigris River?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 1800 RD Mile 21 over Verdigris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.