US Bridges

O.5-13.3 Local over Verdigris River

Good

Wilson County, Kansas · 2.0W 1.5N of Altoona · Structure no. 001030997506363

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

O.5-13.3 Local over Verdigris River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying O.5-13.3 Local over Verdigris River in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesO.5-13.3 Local
CrossesVerdigris River
Location2.0W 1.5N of Altoona
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.5544, -95.69736
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 O.5-13.3 Local over Verdigris River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is O.5-13.3 Local over Verdigris 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does O.5-13.3 Local over Verdigris River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is O.5-13.3 Local over Verdigris River?

The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns O.5-13.3 Local over Verdigris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.