US Bridges

Local J.3-2.7T over North Otter Creek

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Riley County, Kansas · 1.7W 6.9N of Randolph · Structure no. 000810879303647

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local J.3-2.7T over North Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local J.3-2.7T over North Otter Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal J.3-2.7T
CrossesNorth Otter Creek
Location1.7W 6.9N of Randolph
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.52804, -96.78737
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2004)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$297,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local J.3-2.7T over North Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local J.3-2.7T over North Otter Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Local J.3-2.7T over North Otter Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Local J.3-2.7T over North Otter Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local J.3-2.7T over North Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.