US Bridges

US 136 E over Drain Dtch #3

Fair

Atchison County, Missouri · S 36 T 65 N R 42 W · Structure no. 820

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,276
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 E over Drain Dtch #3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 E over Drain Dtch #3 in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 60 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 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 2,276 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,780 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 136 E
CrossesDrain Dtch #3
LocationS 36 T 65 N R 42 W
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.40369, -95.5844
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,276 (2024)
Projected traffic4,780 by 2044
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 136 E over Drain Dtch #3 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 136 E over Drain Dtch #3 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 136 E over Drain Dtch #3 carry?

About 2,276 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US 136 E over Drain Dtch #3?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 E over Drain Dtch #3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.