US Bridges

Rs 152 26.5-4.7 over Melvern Reservoir

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 0.5N of Arvonia · Structure no. 000000000700030

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
402 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
695
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 152 26.5-4.7 over Melvern Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 152 26.5-4.7 over Melvern Reservoir in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 53 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 695 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2044. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 152 26.5-4.7
CrossesMelvern Reservoir
Location0.5N of Arvonia
RouteCounty Highway 152
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.48436, -95.86227
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic695 (2019)
Projected traffic834 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Rs 152 26.5-4.7 over Melvern Reservoir built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Rs 152 26.5-4.7 over Melvern Reservoir 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 152 26.5-4.7 over Melvern Reservoir carry?

About 695 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rs 152 26.5-4.7 over Melvern Reservoir?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 152 26.5-4.7 over Melvern Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.