US Bridges

US75 HWY over Dragoon Pomona Res)

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 2.65 MI N K31/ K268 · Structure no. 999907500700361

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
544 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,017
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 HWY over Dragoon Pomona Res) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US75 HWY over Dragoon Pomona Res) in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5,017 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,122 by 2044. The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS75 HWY
CrossesDragoon Pomona Res)
Location2.65 MI N K31/ K268
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates38.67583, -95.68306
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length544 ft (165.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,017 (2023)
Projected traffic6,122 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US75 HWY over Dragoon Pomona Res) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US75 HWY over Dragoon Pomona Res) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US75 HWY over Dragoon Pomona Res) carry?

About 5,017 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US75 HWY over Dragoon Pomona Res)?

The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US75 HWY over Dragoon Pomona Res)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.