4400 RD Mile 16 over Verdigris River
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Kansas · 1.0S 3.0E of Independence · Structure no. 000630999706820
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Concrete
- Length
- 434 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
4400 RD Mile 16 over Verdigris River is a concrete arch - thru carrying 4400 RD Mile 16 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 4400 RD Mile 16 over Verdigris River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is 4400 RD Mile 16 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 4400 RD Mile 16 over Verdigris River carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 4400 RD Mile 16 over Verdigris River?
The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 4400 RD Mile 16 over Verdigris River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.