US Bridges

355th Street over Trib. to Pottawatomie CR

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 1.0S 4.6W of Osawatomie · Structure no. 000611067405085

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

355th Street over Trib. to Pottawatomie CR is a concrete culvert carrying 355th Street over Trib. to Pottawatomie CR in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries355th Street
CrossesTrib. to Pottawatomie CR
Location1.0S 4.6W of Osawatomie
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.48403, -95.03954
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2011)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 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 355th Street over Trib. to Pottawatomie CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 355th Street over Trib. to Pottawatomie CR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 355th Street over Trib. to Pottawatomie CR carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 355th Street over Trib. to Pottawatomie CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 355th Street over Trib. to Pottawatomie CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.