6th ST Osawatomie over Pottawatomie Creek
GoodPosted for loadMiami County, Kansas · 0.9S of Osawatomie · Structure no. 000000000610581
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Concrete
- Length
- 373 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,715
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th ST Osawatomie over Pottawatomie Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying 6th ST Osawatomie over Pottawatomie Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 93 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,715 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,736 by 2043. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6th ST Osawatomie over Pottawatomie Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is 6th ST Osawatomie over Pottawatomie Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does 6th ST Osawatomie over Pottawatomie Creek carry?
About 2,715 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 6th ST Osawatomie over Pottawatomie Creek?
The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 6th ST Osawatomie over Pottawatomie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.