US Bridges

Local 13.5-16.1 over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 3.0W of Ottawa · Structure no. 000301049104945

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 13.5-16.1 over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 13.5-16.1 over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 13.5-16.1
CrossesTrib. Marais Des Cygnes
Location3.0W of Ottawa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.5868, -95.21028
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 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 traffic15 (2013)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 13.5-16.1 over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 13.5-16.1 over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Local 13.5-16.1 over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local 13.5-16.1 over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 13.5-16.1 over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.