US Bridges

Old Kc Road over Miss. Kans. Tex. R R

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 2.4N 2.8E of Osawatomie · Structure no. 000000000610586

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,559
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Kc Road over Miss. Kans. Tex. R R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Kc Road over Miss. Kans. Tex. R R in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 2,559 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Kc Road
CrossesMiss. Kans. Tex. R R
Location2.4N 2.8E of Osawatomie
RouteCounty Highway 1604
StateKansas
Coordinates38.5344, -94.9048
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,559 (2011)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Kc Road over Miss. Kans. Tex. R R built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Old Kc Road over Miss. Kans. Tex. R R 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 Old Kc Road over Miss. Kans. Tex. R R carry?

About 2,559 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Kc Road over Miss. Kans. Tex. R R?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old Kc Road over Miss. Kans. Tex. R R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.