US Bridges

1750 Rd. S.3-17.5 over S Fork Pottawatomie Crk

Good

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.8 E of 1750 - Osage · Structure no. 000000000020060

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
568
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1750 Rd. S.3-17.5 over S Fork Pottawatomie Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying 1750 Rd. S.3-17.5 over S Fork Pottawatomie Crk in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 568 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1750 Rd. S.3-17.5
CrossesS Fork Pottawatomie Crk
Location0.8 E of 1750 - Osage
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28075, -95.18026
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic568 (2014)
Projected traffic682 by 2044
Trucks30%
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 1750 Rd. S.3-17.5 over S Fork Pottawatomie Crk built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1750 Rd. S.3-17.5 over S Fork Pottawatomie Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 1750 Rd. S.3-17.5 over S Fork Pottawatomie Crk carry?

About 568 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is 1750 Rd. S.3-17.5 over S Fork Pottawatomie Crk?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 1750 Rd. S.3-17.5 over S Fork Pottawatomie Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.