US Bridges

Rs 266 12.8-22.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.8N of Rantoul · Structure no. 000000000300370

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
490 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
816
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 266 12.8-22.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rs 266 12.8-22.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 816 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,030 by 2043. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 266 12.8-22.0
CrossesMarais Des Cygnes River
Location1.8N of Rantoul
RouteCounty Highway 266
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57652, -95.10246
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic816 (2010)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 266 12.8-22.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 266 12.8-22.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 266 12.8-22.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River carry?

About 816 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rs 266 12.8-22.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 266 12.8-22.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.