US Bridges

3-O.2 Rs 305 over Little Arkansas River

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 6.2N of Burrton · Structure no. 00000000040B140

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
379
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3-O.2 Rs 305 over Little Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3-O.2 Rs 305 over Little Arkansas River in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 379 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries3-O.2 Rs 305
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location6.2N of Burrton
RouteCounty Highway 305
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11824, -97.66568
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length209 ft (63.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2006)
Projected traffic510 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 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 3-O.2 Rs 305 over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3-O.2 Rs 305 over Little Arkansas 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 3-O.2 Rs 305 over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 3-O.2 Rs 305 over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 3-O.2 Rs 305 over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.