US Bridges

Rs 2075 26.7-14.0 over Atchison Topeka & Sf RR

PoorPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 1.7S 3.0W of Melvern · Structure no. 000000000700480

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
164 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2075 26.7-14.0 over Atchison Topeka & Sf RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 2075 26.7-14.0 over Atchison Topeka & Sf RR in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2075 26.7-14.0
CrossesAtchison Topeka & Sf RR
Location1.7S 3.0W of Melvern
RouteCounty Highway 2075
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.48211, -95.69184
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2019)
Projected traffic216 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2075 26.7-14.0 over Atchison Topeka & Sf RR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2075 26.7-14.0 over Atchison Topeka & Sf RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 2075 26.7-14.0 over Atchison Topeka & Sf RR carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2075 26.7-14.0 over Atchison Topeka & Sf RR?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2075 26.7-14.0 over Atchison Topeka & Sf RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.