US Bridges

US-75 HWY NB over Local Road

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 4.03 MI N US-56 JCT NB · Structure no. 999907500700491

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-75 HWY NB over Local Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-75 HWY NB over Local Road 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,152 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-75 HWY NB
CrossesLocal Road
Location4.03 MI N US-56 JCT NB
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84083, -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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2023)
Projected traffic5,152 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US-75 HWY NB over Local Road built?

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

What condition is US-75 HWY NB over Local Road 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 US-75 HWY NB over Local Road carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-75 HWY NB over Local Road?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-75 HWY NB over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.