Local Rd. K.5-21.1 over Trib. Independence Ck.
Atchison County, Kansas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Local Rd. K.5-21.1 over Trib. Independence Ck. in Atchison County, Kansas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 10 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2007).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 83 of the 197 inventoried bridges in Atchison County rated good (42.1%); 17 (8.6%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 24 ft |
| Location | 0.5N 3.2W of Atchison |
| NBI structure number | 000031047803585 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Atchison County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US59 Hwy-utah Bv over Brewery Creek | 1939 | 9,351 | Good |
| US-59 Hwy Utah Bv over Mo Riv UP RR Rd | 2012 | 8,382 | Good |
| K7 Hwy-10th St over White Clay Creek | 1970 | 7,712 | Fair |
| US-59 Highway over White Clay Creek | 2001 | 5,711 | Good |
| US-59 Hwy over White Clay Creek | 1955 | 4,853 | Fair |
| US-59 Hwy over White Clay Creek | 1955 | 4,853 | Fair |
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