K31 HWY over BNSF R.R.
GoodOsage County, Kansas · 3.88 MI N Wjct I-35 · Structure no. 999903100701041
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 255 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K31 HWY over BNSF R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K31 HWY over BNSF R.R. in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 639 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K31 HWY over BNSF R.R. built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is K31 HWY over BNSF R.R. 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does K31 HWY over BNSF R.R. carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is K31 HWY over BNSF R.R.?
The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns K31 HWY over BNSF R.R.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.