US Bridges

28 Road (rs 916) over Osborne Irrigation Canal

GoodPosted for load

Rooks County, Kansas · 0.3S of Woodston · Structure no. 000000000820034

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28 Road (rs 916) over Osborne Irrigation Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying 28 Road (rs 916) over Osborne Irrigation Canal in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries28 Road (rs 916)
CrossesOsborne Irrigation Canal
Location0.3S of Woodston
RouteCounty Highway 916
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.44519, -99.10147
Functional classRural Major 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 28 Road (rs 916) over Osborne Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28 Road (rs 916) over Osborne Irrigation Canal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 28 Road (rs 916) over Osborne Irrigation Canal carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 28 Road (rs 916) over Osborne Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 28 Road (rs 916) over Osborne Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.