US Bridges

FAS20 347th ST 259 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 1.7E of Osawatomie · Structure no. 000000000610020

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
568
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS20 347th ST 259 over Stream is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS20 347th ST 259 over Stream in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 85 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 568 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,209 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS20 347th ST 259
CrossesStream
Location1.7E of Osawatomie
RouteCounty Highway 259
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49803, -94.9192
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic568 (2011)
Projected traffic1,209 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS20 347th ST 259 over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is FAS20 347th ST 259 over Stream 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS20 347th ST 259 over Stream carry?

About 568 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS20 347th ST 259 over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAS20 347th ST 259 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.