US Bridges

Rs 1357 Bsn 576 over North Br. of Otter Ck.

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 9.5S 5.4W of Eureka · Structure no. 000000000370576

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1357 Bsn 576 over North Br. of Otter Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1357 Bsn 576 over North Br. of Otter Ck. in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 1357 Bsn 576
CrossesNorth Br. of Otter Ck.
Location9.5S 5.4W of Eureka
RouteCounty Highway 1357
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68572, -96.38589
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2006)
Projected traffic67 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1357 Bsn 576 over North Br. of Otter Ck. built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1357 Bsn 576 over North Br. of Otter Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1357 Bsn 576 over North Br. of Otter Ck. carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 1357 Bsn 576 over North Br. of Otter Ck.?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1357 Bsn 576 over North Br. of Otter Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.