W 205th ST 138 over Trib. Dragoon Ck.
PoorPosted for loadOsage County, Kansas · 5.0S 0.7E of Scranton · Structure no. 000700991704800
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W 205th ST 138 over Trib. Dragoon Ck. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W 205th ST 138 over Trib. Dragoon Ck. in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 95 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W 205th ST 138 over Trib. Dragoon Ck. built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is W 205th ST 138 over Trib. Dragoon Ck. 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does W 205th ST 138 over Trib. Dragoon Ck. carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is W 205th ST 138 over Trib. Dragoon Ck.?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns W 205th ST 138 over Trib. Dragoon Ck.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.