US Bridges

O.9-17 Local over Stream

Good

Ottawa County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.5E of Linsey · Structure no. 000720785904280

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

O.9-17 Local over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying O.9-17 Local over Stream in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesO.9-17 Local
CrossesStream
Location1.5S 1.5E of Linsey
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0741, -97.65034
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2001)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 O.9-17 Local over Stream built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is O.9-17 Local over Stream 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does O.9-17 Local over Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is O.9-17 Local over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns O.9-17 Local over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.