Amelia Earhart Bridge Study



PROJECT DETAILS

Scheduled for Fiscal Year
2003

Location
U-59, Atchison County, Northeast KS
Corridor: Amelia Earhart bridge (US-59 bridge) over Missouri River.

Work Type
Preliminary Engineering

Scope of Work
This a study project to determine a location and design concept for the bridge. See the link below under "Associated Projects" for information on the related project that will build the improvements based on the study results.

Project Length
3.7 Miles

Associated Projects

• K-8238-02: Amelia Earhart Bridge Construction

Project Description
One of two projects to study and reconstruct and/or rehabilitate the Amelia Earhart Bridge (US-59 bridge over the Missouri River). See "Associated Projects" above for a link to the other project. To view the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) , click on "Additional Information."

Project Purpose
To provide a structurally sound, operationally efficient, economically feasible, and safe Missouri River crossing for US Route 59 in the vicinity of Atchison and Buchanan County, Missouri; to provide a facility that is consistent with current design standards; and to accommodate and sustain economic development within the area and region.

Project Need
The Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge is structuraly deficient and functionally obsolete (does not have shoulders). The existing bridge is congested during peak periods of flow, and the level of service is expected to degrade, based on forecasted traffic growth rates.

Project Categories
Category: System Enhancement Program
Subcategory: System Enh. - Corridors