US Bridges

RS1471 K31 HWY over I35 HWY Nb-Sb

Fair

Osage County, Kansas · Ejct K31/I35 · Structure no. 999903100700081

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
595
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS1471 K31 HWY over I35 HWY Nb-Sb is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RS1471 K31 HWY over I35 HWY Nb-Sb in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 595 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 726 by 2044. The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesRS1471 K31 HWY
CrossesI35 HWY Nb-Sb
LocationEjct K31/I35
RouteState Highway 31
StateKansas
Coordinates38.45278, -95.6
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (84.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2023)
Projected traffic726 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 RS1471 K31 HWY over I35 HWY Nb-Sb built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS1471 K31 HWY over I35 HWY Nb-Sb 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 2024.

How much traffic does RS1471 K31 HWY over I35 HWY Nb-Sb carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RS1471 K31 HWY over I35 HWY Nb-Sb?

The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RS1471 K31 HWY over I35 HWY Nb-Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.