US Bridges

Local Rd. J over Trib. S. Br. Otter Ck.

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.0W of Piedmont · Structure no. 000370923006249

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. J over Trib. S. Br. Otter Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. J over Trib. S. Br. Otter Ck. in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. J
CrossesTrib. S. Br. Otter Ck.
Location1.0N 1.0W of Piedmont
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63864, -96.38058
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2006)
Projected traffic34 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. J over Trib. S. Br. Otter Ck. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. J over Trib. S. Br. Otter Ck. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. J over Trib. S. Br. Otter Ck. carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. J over Trib. S. Br. Otter Ck.?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. J over Trib. S. Br. Otter Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.