US Bridges

215th St. Rs 2130 over Little Osage River

PoorPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 0.8N of Fulton · Structure no. 000000000060519

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
503
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

215th St. Rs 2130 over Little Osage River is a concrete arch - thru carrying 215th St. Rs 2130 over Little Osage River in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 503 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 503 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries215th St. Rs 2130
CrossesLittle Osage River
Location0.8N of Fulton
RouteCounty Highway 2130
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01917, -94.71361
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.1 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic503 (2006)
Projected traffic503 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$525,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 215th St. Rs 2130 over Little Osage River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is 215th St. Rs 2130 over Little Osage River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 215th St. Rs 2130 over Little Osage River carry?

About 503 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 215th St. Rs 2130 over Little Osage River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 215th St. Rs 2130 over Little Osage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.