US Bridges

Prairie Cntr RD over I-335 HWY (kta)

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 7.18 MI NE K-31 · Structure no. 999933500700793

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
607
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Prairie Cntr RD over I-335 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prairie Cntr RD over I-335 HWY (kta) in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 607 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesPrairie Cntr RD
CrossesI-335 HWY (kta)
Location7.18 MI NE K-31
RouteCounty Highway 1466
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84083, -95.87028
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic607 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Prairie Cntr RD over I-335 HWY (kta) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Cntr RD over I-335 HWY (kta) 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 Prairie Cntr RD over I-335 HWY (kta) carry?

About 607 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Cntr RD over I-335 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Cntr RD over I-335 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.