K3 HWY over Little Osage River
FairBourbon County, Kansas · 1.91 MI S Linn Coln · Structure no. 999900300060291
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 253 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 492
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K3 HWY over Little Osage River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K3 HWY over Little Osage River in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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.
It carries about 492 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K3 HWY over Little Osage River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is K3 HWY 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does K3 HWY over Little Osage River carry?
About 492 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is K3 HWY over Little Osage River?
The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns K3 HWY over Little Osage River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.