US Bridges

RS1248 Rt & 1495 over US75 HWY Nb-Sb

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 2.51 MI N US56 · Structure no. 999907500700461

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,719
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS1248 Rt & 1495 over US75 HWY Nb-Sb is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RS1248 Rt & 1495 over US75 HWY Nb-Sb in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,719 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRS1248 Rt & 1495
CrossesUS75 HWY Nb-Sb
Location2.51 MI N US56
RouteCounty Highway 1459
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81889, -95.68389
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,719 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 RS1248 Rt & 1495 over US75 HWY Nb-Sb built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS1248 Rt & 1495 over US75 HWY Nb-Sb 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 RS1248 Rt & 1495 over US75 HWY Nb-Sb carry?

About 2,719 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RS1248 Rt & 1495 over US75 HWY Nb-Sb?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns RS1248 Rt & 1495 over US75 HWY Nb-Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.