Oregon Trail Rd. over Vermillion River
GoodPottawatomie County, Kansas · 3.0E of Louisville · Structure no. 000000000750550
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 233 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oregon Trail Rd. over Vermillion River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Oregon Trail Rd. over Vermillion River in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2043. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oregon Trail Rd. over Vermillion River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oregon Trail Rd. over Vermillion River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Oregon Trail Rd. over Vermillion River carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Oregon Trail Rd. over Vermillion River?
The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Oregon Trail Rd. over Vermillion River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.