K7 HWY over Little Osage River
GoodBourbon County, Kansas · 13.18 MI Njct US54 · Structure no. 999900700060781
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 259 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 123
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K7 HWY over Little Osage River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K7 HWY over Little Osage River in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 123 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K7 HWY over Little Osage River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is K7 HWY over Little Osage River 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does K7 HWY over Little Osage River carry?
About 123 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is K7 HWY over Little Osage River?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns K7 HWY over Little Osage River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.