US Bridges

Minor 13.48-15.0 over Marais Des Cygnes Trib.

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 2.0 East Ottawa · Structure no. 000301047004945

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 13.48-15.0 over Marais Des Cygnes Trib. is a wood or timber slab carrying Minor 13.48-15.0 over Marais Des Cygnes Trib. in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 13.48-15.0
CrossesMarais Des Cygnes Trib.
Location2.0 East Ottawa
RouteCounty Highway 3013
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.58631, -95.23018
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Minor 13.48-15.0 over Marais Des Cygnes Trib. built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 13.48-15.0 over Marais Des Cygnes Trib. 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 Minor 13.48-15.0 over Marais Des Cygnes Trib. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Minor 13.48-15.0 over Marais Des Cygnes Trib.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 13.48-15.0 over Marais Des Cygnes Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.