US Bridges

D.1-21.4 Local over Stream

Good

Ottawa County, Kansas · E. Side Tescott · Structure no. 000720763204364

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D.1-21.4 Local over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying D.1-21.4 Local over Stream in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesD.1-21.4 Local
CrossesStream
LocationE. Side Tescott
RouteCounty Highway 262
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01037, -97.87288
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2001)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D.1-21.4 Local over Stream built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is D.1-21.4 Local over Stream 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does D.1-21.4 Local over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is D.1-21.4 Local over Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns D.1-21.4 Local over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.