K68 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes River
GoodFranklin County, Kansas · 8.65 MI E Osage Coln · Structure no. 999906800301211
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 444 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,380
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K68 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K68 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes River in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 4,380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,560 by 2044. The structure is 444 ft (135.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K68 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is K68 HWY 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does K68 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes River carry?
About 4,380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is K68 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes River?
The structure is 444 ft (135.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K68 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.