US Bridges

363rd Street over Trib. Pottawatomie Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 2.3W 2.0S of Osawatomie · Structure no. 000611071705105

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

363rd Street over Trib. Pottawatomie Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 363rd Street over Trib. Pottawatomie Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries363rd Street
CrossesTrib. Pottawatomie Creek
Location2.3W 2.0S of Osawatomie
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46967, -94.99825
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2011)
Projected traffic184 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 363rd Street over Trib. Pottawatomie Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 363rd Street over Trib. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 363rd Street over Trib. Pottawatomie Creek carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 363rd Street over Trib. Pottawatomie Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 363rd Street over Trib. Pottawatomie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.