US Bridges

RS1705 / 311th St. over US69 HWY

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 4.06 MI S of K-68 · Structure no. 999906900610651

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,029
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS1705 / 311th St. over US69 HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RS1705 / 311th St. over US69 HWY in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 1,029 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesRS1705 / 311th St.
CrossesUS69 HWY
Location4.06 MI S of K-68
RouteCounty Highway 1705
StateKansas
Coordinates38.56306, -94.69361
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,029 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 RS1705 / 311th St. over US69 HWY built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS1705 / 311th St. over US69 HWY 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does RS1705 / 311th St. over US69 HWY carry?

About 1,029 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RS1705 / 311th St. over US69 HWY?

The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RS1705 / 311th St. over US69 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.