US Bridges

W 189th ST over Trib to Soldier Creek

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 5MI W 2MI S of Burlingame · Structure no. 000000000700445

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 189th ST over Trib to Soldier Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 189th ST over Trib to Soldier Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW 189th ST
CrossesTrib to Soldier Creek
Location5MI W 2MI S of Burlingame
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72461, -95.93597
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W 189th ST over Trib to Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 189th ST over Trib to Soldier 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does W 189th ST over Trib to Soldier Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is W 189th ST over Trib to Soldier Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W 189th ST over Trib to Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.