US Bridges

S Paulen RD 215 over Trib to Pomona Lake

Fair

Osage County, Kansas · 2MI W 5.5 MI S Overbrook · Structure no. 000701007004784

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Paulen RD 215 over Trib to Pomona Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Paulen RD 215 over Trib to Pomona Lake in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Paulen RD 215
CrossesTrib to Pomona Lake
Location2MI W 5.5 MI S Overbrook
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70455, -95.59361
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic15 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 S Paulen RD 215 over Trib to Pomona Lake built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Paulen RD 215 over Trib to Pomona Lake 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S Paulen RD 215 over Trib to Pomona Lake carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S Paulen RD 215 over Trib to Pomona Lake?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S Paulen RD 215 over Trib to Pomona Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.