Rs 514 7.6-6.0 over Switzler Creek
PoorPosted for loadOsage County, Kansas · 0.4N of Burlingame · Structure no. 000000000700140
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,615
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 514 7.6-6.0 over Switzler Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 514 7.6-6.0 over Switzler Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,615 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,938 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 514 7.6-6.0 over Switzler Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 514 7.6-6.0 over Switzler Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Rs 514 7.6-6.0 over Switzler Creek carry?
About 1,615 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Rs 514 7.6-6.0 over Switzler Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 514 7.6-6.0 over Switzler Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.