US Bridges

Rs 514 6.3-6.0 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 1.3N of Burlingame · Structure no. 000000000700150

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,095
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 514 6.3-6.0 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 514 6.3-6.0 over Stream in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 105 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 1,095 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRs 514 6.3-6.0
CrossesStream
Location1.3N of Burlingame
RouteCounty Highway 514
StateKansas
Coordinates38.77855, -95.83446
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,095 (2019)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 514 6.3-6.0 over Stream built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is Rs 514 6.3-6.0 over Stream 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 6.3-6.0 over Stream carry?

About 1,095 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rs 514 6.3-6.0 over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 514 6.3-6.0 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.