US75 HWY over North Owl Creek
FairWoodson County, Kansas · 3.01 MI N US54 · Structure no. 999907501040181
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,490
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US75 HWY over North Owl Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US75 HWY over North Owl Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 66 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 6 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 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,863 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US75 HWY over North Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US75 HWY over North Owl Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US75 HWY over North Owl Creek carry?
About 2,490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US75 HWY over North Owl Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US75 HWY over North Owl Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.