US Bridges

US 75 HWY over RS0261 K31 HWY

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 5.88 MI N Coffey Coln · Structure no. 999907500700891

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,565
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 HWY over RS0261 K31 HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 75 HWY over RS0261 K31 HWY in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,565 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,834 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesUS 75 HWY
CrossesRS0261 K31 HWY
Location5.88 MI N Coffey Coln
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50694, -95.69611
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,565 (2023)
Projected traffic2,834 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 RS0261 K31 HWY built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 HWY over RS0261 K31 HWY 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 over RS0261 K31 HWY carry?

About 2,565 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 75 HWY over RS0261 K31 HWY?

The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 HWY over RS0261 K31 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.