US Bridges

K-31 HWY over Jersey Creek

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 3.79 MI E JCT K-170 · Structure no. 999900310701261

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,493
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-31 HWY over Jersey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-31 HWY over Jersey Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,493 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,543 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesK-31 HWY
CrossesJersey Creek
Location3.79 MI E JCT K-170
RouteState Highway 31
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63722, -95.77139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,493 (2023)
Projected traffic2,543 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-31 HWY over Jersey Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-31 HWY over Jersey 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 K-31 HWY over Jersey Creek carry?

About 2,493 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K-31 HWY over Jersey Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K-31 HWY over Jersey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.