US Bridges

Local Rd. 69 over Trib. Switzler Ck.

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 0.5S 2.2E of Burlingame · Structure no. 000700985204740

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 69 over Trib. Switzler Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 69 over Trib. Switzler Ck. in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 69
CrossesTrib. Switzler Ck.
Location0.5S 2.2E of Burlingame
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73906, -95.795
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Local Rd. 69 over Trib. Switzler Ck. built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 69 over Trib. Switzler Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 69 over Trib. Switzler Ck. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Local Rd. 69 over Trib. Switzler Ck.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 69 over Trib. Switzler Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.