US Bridges

Rs 260 13.1-3.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 2.0S of Pomona · Structure no. 000000000300160

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
404 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 260 13.1-3.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 260 13.1-3.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2043. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 260 13.1-3.0
CrossesMarais Des Cygnes River
Location2.0S of Pomona
RouteCounty Highway 260
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.58419, -95.45359
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.1 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2010)
Projected traffic440 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 260 13.1-3.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 260 13.1-3.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 260 13.1-3.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rs 260 13.1-3.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 260 13.1-3.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.