US Bridges

US281 HWY over Osborne Canal Drainage

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 0.18MI S Sjct U24 · Structure no. 999928100710341

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,667
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US281 HWY over Osborne Canal Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US281 HWY over Osborne Canal Drainage in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,667 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,701 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS281 HWY
CrossesOsborne Canal Drainage
Location0.18MI S Sjct U24
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.45, -98.69444
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,667 (2023)
Projected traffic1,701 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US281 HWY over Osborne Canal Drainage built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US281 HWY over Osborne Canal Drainage 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US281 HWY over Osborne Canal Drainage carry?

About 1,667 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US281 HWY over Osborne Canal Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US281 HWY over Osborne Canal Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.