US Bridges

Local 13.7-5 over Marais Des Cygnes River

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Franklin County, Kansas · 1.5E 1.3S of Pomona · Structure no. 000301027004943

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 13.7-5 over Marais Des Cygnes River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 13.7-5 over Marais Des Cygnes River in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 13.7-5
CrossesMarais Des Cygnes River
Location1.5E 1.3S of Pomona
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.58995, -95.41588
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic40 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 Local 13.7-5 over Marais Des Cygnes River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 13.7-5 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 Local 13.7-5 over Marais Des Cygnes River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Local 13.7-5 over Marais Des Cygnes River?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 13.7-5 over Marais Des Cygnes River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.