US Bridges

S 70th Ave_rs 1538 over Trib East Fork Wolf CR

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 16.8S 4.0E of Osborne · Structure no. 000000000710580

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 70th Ave_rs 1538 over Trib East Fork Wolf CR is a concrete culvert carrying S 70th Ave_rs 1538 over Trib East Fork Wolf CR in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS 70th Ave_rs 1538
CrossesTrib East Fork Wolf CR
Location16.8S 4.0E of Osborne
RouteCounty Highway 1538
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19427, -98.62022
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 70th Ave_rs 1538 over Trib East Fork Wolf CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 70th Ave_rs 1538 over Trib East Fork Wolf CR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S 70th Ave_rs 1538 over Trib East Fork Wolf CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S 70th Ave_rs 1538 over Trib East Fork Wolf CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S 70th Ave_rs 1538 over Trib East Fork Wolf CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.