K31 HWY over Little Osage River
GoodBourbon County, Kansas · 0.25 MI S Ejct K7 · Structure no. 999903100060501
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 353 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 313
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K31 HWY over Little Osage River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K31 HWY 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 313 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2044. The structure is 353 ft (107.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K31 HWY over Little Osage River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is K31 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does K31 HWY over Little Osage River carry?
About 313 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is K31 HWY over Little Osage River?
The structure is 353 ft (107.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns K31 HWY over Little Osage River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.