US Bridges

Ohio R.0-23.4 over Branch Pottawatomie Ck.

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.1 S of OHIO-2350 · Structure no. 000000000020034

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio R.0-23.4 over Branch Pottawatomie Ck. is a steel culvert carrying Ohio R.0-23.4 over Branch Pottawatomie Ck. in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOhio R.0-23.4
CrossesBranch Pottawatomie Ck.
Location0.1 S of OHIO-2350
RouteCounty Highway 1390
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36768, -95.2037
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.6 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2014)
Projected traffic126 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ohio R.0-23.4 over Branch Pottawatomie Ck. built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ohio R.0-23.4 over Branch Pottawatomie Ck. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ohio R.0-23.4 over Branch Pottawatomie Ck. carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Ohio R.0-23.4 over Branch Pottawatomie Ck.?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio R.0-23.4 over Branch Pottawatomie Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.