US Bridges

S 220th AVE_RS1573 over Tributary to Eagle Creek

FairPosted for load

Osborne County, Kansas · 0.3N 6.5E of Natoma · Structure no. 000000000710610

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 220th AVE_RS1573 over Tributary to Eagle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 220th AVE_RS1573 over Tributary to Eagle Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS 220th AVE_RS1573
CrossesTributary to Eagle Creek
Location0.3N 6.5E of Natoma
RouteCounty Highway 1573
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19633, -98.90081
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating4.3 US tons
Inventory rating2.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 220th AVE_RS1573 over Tributary to Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 220th AVE_RS1573 over Tributary to Eagle Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S 220th AVE_RS1573 over Tributary to Eagle Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S 220th AVE_RS1573 over Tributary to Eagle Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S 220th AVE_RS1573 over Tributary to Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.