US Bridges

Indianapolis Road over Pottawatomie Creek

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 0.9S 3.0W of Osawatomie · Structure no. 000000000610670

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indianapolis Road over Pottawatomie Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Indianapolis Road over Pottawatomie Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIndianapolis Road
CrossesPottawatomie Creek
Location0.9S 3.0W of Osawatomie
RouteCounty Highway 2218
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.48661, -95.01184
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2011)
Projected traffic148 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Indianapolis Road over Pottawatomie Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indianapolis Road over Pottawatomie Creek 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 Indianapolis Road over Pottawatomie Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Indianapolis Road over Pottawatomie Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Indianapolis Road over Pottawatomie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.