Oxen over Elk River
GoodElk County, Kansas · 2.8N 7.5W of Howard · Structure no. 000250919506423
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oxen over Elk River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Oxen over Elk River in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Oxen over Elk River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oxen over Elk 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 Oxen over Elk River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Oxen over Elk River?
The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Oxen over Elk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.