US Bridges

125th St. Rs 51 over Little Osage River

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 0.7S of Mapleton · Structure no. 000000000060140

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

125th St. Rs 51 over Little Osage River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 125th St. Rs 51 over Little Osage River in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2039. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries125th St. Rs 51
CrossesLittle Osage River
Location0.7S of Mapleton
RouteCounty Highway 51
StateKansas
Coordinates37.99975, -94.87866
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2006)
Projected traffic133 by 2039
Trucks11%
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 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 125th St. Rs 51 over Little Osage River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 125th St. Rs 51 over Little Osage River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 125th St. Rs 51 over Little Osage River carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 125th St. Rs 51 over Little Osage River?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 125th St. Rs 51 over Little Osage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.