US Bridges

C.4-21.2 Local over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Ottawa County, Kansas · West ST Tescott · Structure no. 000720761404362

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.4-21.2 Local over Stream is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying C.4-21.2 Local over Stream in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesC.4-21.2 Local
CrossesStream
LocationWest ST Tescott
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0141, -97.88257
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2001)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.4-21.2 Local over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.4-21.2 Local over Stream 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does C.4-21.2 Local over Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is C.4-21.2 Local over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C.4-21.2 Local over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.