US Bridges

17-0.2 Minor over Trib. to Verdigris Riv.

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 2.0S 2.8W of Altoona · Structure no. 001030997206440

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17-0.2 Minor over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 17-0.2 Minor over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries17-0.2 Minor
CrossesTrib. to Verdigris Riv.
Location2.0S 2.8W of Altoona
RouteCounty Highway 10310
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50096, -95.70219
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 17-0.2 Minor over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17-0.2 Minor over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 17-0.2 Minor over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 17-0.2 Minor over Trib. to Verdigris Riv.?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 17-0.2 Minor over Trib. to Verdigris Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.