US Bridges

3-O.7 Rs 305 over Blaze Fk. Lil. Ark. Riv.

PoorPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 6.7N of Burrton · Structure no. 000000000400150

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3-O.7 Rs 305 over Blaze Fk. Lil. Ark. Riv. is a concrete continuous slab carrying 3-O.7 Rs 305 over Blaze Fk. Lil. Ark. Riv. in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 251 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries3-O.7 Rs 305
CrossesBlaze Fk. Lil. Ark. Riv.
Location6.7N of Burrton
RouteCounty Highway 305
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.12361, -97.66583
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2006)
Projected traffic251 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3-O.7 Rs 305 over Blaze Fk. Lil. Ark. Riv. built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3-O.7 Rs 305 over Blaze Fk. Lil. Ark. Riv. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 3-O.7 Rs 305 over Blaze Fk. Lil. Ark. Riv. carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 3-O.7 Rs 305 over Blaze Fk. Lil. Ark. Riv.?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 3-O.7 Rs 305 over Blaze Fk. Lil. Ark. Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.