US Bridges

Ohio R.0-11.7 over S. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck.

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.3 S of OHIO-1200 · Structure no. 000021051005483

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio R.0-11.7 over S. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck. is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ohio R.0-11.7 over S. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck. in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOhio R.0-11.7
CrossesS. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck.
Location0.3 S of OHIO-1200
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.19341, -95.20395
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ohio R.0-11.7 over S. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ohio R.0-11.7 over S. Fk. 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.0-11.7 over S. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ohio R.0-11.7 over S. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio R.0-11.7 over S. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.