US Bridges

Rs 264 10.0-23.7 over Marais Des Cygnes River

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.7E of Rantoul · Structure no. 000000000300290

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
345 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 264 10.0-23.7 over Marais Des Cygnes River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 264 10.0-23.7 over Marais Des Cygnes River in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 495 vehicles a day, projected to reach 372 by 2043. The structure is 345 ft (105.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 264 10.0-23.7
CrossesMarais Des Cygnes River
Location1.0S 1.7E of Rantoul
RouteCounty Highway 264
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53535, -95.07252
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length345 ft (105.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 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 traffic495 (2013)
Projected traffic372 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 264 10.0-23.7 over Marais Des Cygnes River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 264 10.0-23.7 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 264 10.0-23.7 over Marais Des Cygnes River carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 264 10.0-23.7 over Marais Des Cygnes River?

The structure is 345 ft (105.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 264 10.0-23.7 over Marais Des Cygnes River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.