US Bridges

Docking RD Osn 055 over Trib. to Big Soldier Crk

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 4.4N 2.0W of Silver Lake · Structure no. 000890975004141

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Docking RD Osn 055 over Trib. to Big Soldier Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Docking RD Osn 055 over Trib. to Big Soldier Crk in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 495 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDocking RD Osn 055
CrossesTrib. to Big Soldier Crk
Location4.4N 2.0W of Silver Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.17085, -95.88684
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Docking RD Osn 055 over Trib. to Big Soldier Crk built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Docking RD Osn 055 over Trib. to Big Soldier Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Docking RD Osn 055 over Trib. to Big Soldier Crk carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Docking RD Osn 055 over Trib. to Big Soldier Crk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Docking RD Osn 055 over Trib. to Big Soldier Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.