US Bridges

Local Road over US81 HWY Nb/Sb

Good

Ottawa County, Kansas · 3.09 MI N K18 · Structure no. 999908100720371

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over US81 HWY Nb/Sb is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Local Road over US81 HWY Nb/Sb in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLocal Road
CrossesUS81 HWY Nb/Sb
Location3.09 MI N K18
RouteCounty Highway 7206
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05944, -97.65056
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length275 ft (83.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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 Local Road over US81 HWY Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over US81 HWY Nb/Sb 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Local Road over US81 HWY Nb/Sb carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over US81 HWY Nb/Sb?

The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over US81 HWY Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.