US Bridges

Rs 1459 3.0-17.5 over Strowbridge Creek

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 3.5E 0.5N of Carbondale · Structure no. 000000000700331

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
415
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1459 3.0-17.5 over Strowbridge Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1459 3.0-17.5 over Strowbridge Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 415 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRs 1459 3.0-17.5
CrossesStrowbridge Creek
Location3.5E 0.5N of Carbondale
RouteCounty Highway 1459
StateKansas
Coordinates38.82729, -95.62045
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 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 traffic415 (2019)
Projected traffic456 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1459 3.0-17.5 over Strowbridge Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1459 3.0-17.5 over Strowbridge Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1459 3.0-17.5 over Strowbridge Creek carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1459 3.0-17.5 over Strowbridge Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1459 3.0-17.5 over Strowbridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.