US Bridges

Vermont W.0-1.5 over Little Osage Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 2.4S 2.0E of Kincaid · Structure no. 000000000020037

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vermont W.0-1.5 over Little Osage Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vermont W.0-1.5 over Little Osage Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97 by 2044. The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVermont W.0-1.5
CrossesLittle Osage Creek
Location2.4S 2.0E of Kincaid
RouteCounty Highway 1546
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04535, -95.11462
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length188 ft (57.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2014)
Projected traffic97 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Vermont W.0-1.5 over Little Osage Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vermont W.0-1.5 over Little Osage Creek 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 Vermont W.0-1.5 over Little Osage Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Vermont W.0-1.5 over Little Osage Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vermont W.0-1.5 over Little Osage Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.