US Bridges

Pitney Road over Vermillion River

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.0N 8.0W of Emmett · Structure no. 000750939803927

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pitney Road over Vermillion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pitney Road over Vermillion River in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPitney Road
CrossesVermillion River
Location1.0N 8.0W of Emmett
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32212, -96.20593
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2013)
Projected traffic54 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Pitney Road over Vermillion River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pitney Road over Vermillion River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pitney Road over Vermillion River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Pitney Road over Vermillion River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pitney Road over Vermillion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.