US Bridges

W 189th ST 29 over Switzler Creek

GoodPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 1.4S 1.6E of Burlingame · Structure no. 000700983604760

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 189th ST 29 over Switzler Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying W 189th ST 29 over Switzler Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW 189th ST 29
CrossesSwitzler Creek
Location1.4S 1.6E of Burlingame
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72443, -95.80598
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2019)
Projected traffic54 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 29 over Switzler Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 189th ST 29 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 W 189th ST 29 over Switzler Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is W 189th ST 29 over Switzler Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W 189th ST 29 over Switzler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.