US Bridges

1700 RD R.9-17.0 over S. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck.

Good

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.5 E 1700-OSAGE · Structure no. 000021051505380

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1700 RD R.9-17.0 over S. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying 1700 RD R.9-17.0 over S. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck. in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1700 RD R.9-17.0
CrossesS. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck.
Location0.5 E 1700-OSAGE
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.27354, -95.18479
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 1700 RD R.9-17.0 over S. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1700 RD R.9-17.0 over S. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck. 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 1700 RD R.9-17.0 over S. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 1700 RD R.9-17.0 over S. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck.?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 1700 RD R.9-17.0 over S. Fk. Pottawatomie Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.