US Bridges

Rs 2212 5.0-B.2 over Little Osage River

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 1.6N of Xenia · Structure no. 000000000060530

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2212 5.0-B.2 over Little Osage River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 2212 5.0-B.2 over Little Osage River in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRs 2212 5.0-B.2
CrossesLittle Osage River
Location1.6N of Xenia
RouteCounty Highway 2212
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01763, -94.98783
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$425,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2212 5.0-B.2 over Little Osage River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2212 5.0-B.2 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 Rs 2212 5.0-B.2 over Little Osage River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 2212 5.0-B.2 over Little Osage River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2212 5.0-B.2 over Little Osage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.