US Bridges

US 75 HWY over RS0510/ K276/ BNSF RR

Fair

Osage County, Kansas · 3.50 MI N Coffey Coln · Structure no. 999907500700871

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
371 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,544
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 HWY over RS0510/ K276/ BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 HWY over RS0510/ K276/ BNSF RR in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 2,544 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,755 by 2044. The structure is 371 ft (113.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 75 HWY
CrossesRS0510/ K276/ BNSF RR
Location3.50 MI N Coffey Coln
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.48444, -95.72444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length371 ft (113.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,544 (2023)
Projected traffic2,755 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 over RS0510/ K276/ BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 HWY over RS0510/ K276/ BNSF RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 75 HWY over RS0510/ K276/ BNSF RR carry?

About 2,544 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 75 HWY over RS0510/ K276/ BNSF RR?

The structure is 371 ft (113.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 HWY over RS0510/ K276/ BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.