US Bridges

H-25.9 216 over E. Branch Parsons Ck.

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Washington County, Kansas · 0.7N 5.2W of Palmer · Structure no. 001010831003489

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

H-25.9 216 over E. Branch Parsons Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H-25.9 216 over E. Branch Parsons Ck. in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesH-25.9 216
CrossesE. Branch Parsons Ck.
Location0.7N 5.2W of Palmer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.64178, -97.23829
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic36 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 H-25.9 216 over E. Branch Parsons Ck. built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is H-25.9 216 over E. Branch Parsons Ck. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does H-25.9 216 over E. Branch Parsons Ck. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is H-25.9 216 over E. Branch Parsons Ck.?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns H-25.9 216 over E. Branch Parsons Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.