US Bridges

S Auburn RD 89 over Switzler Creek

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 0.5E 1.8S of Burlingame · Structure no. 000700983004748

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Auburn RD 89 over Switzler Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Auburn RD 89 over Switzler Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Auburn RD 89
CrossesSwitzler Creek
Location0.5E 1.8S of Burlingame
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72821, -95.81587
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2019)
Projected traffic20 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Auburn RD 89 over Switzler Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Auburn RD 89 over Switzler 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S Auburn RD 89 over Switzler Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S Auburn RD 89 over Switzler Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns S Auburn RD 89 over Switzler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.