US Bridges

K-52 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes R Drn

Good

Linn County, Kansas · 2.76 MI E Njct U69 · Structure no. 999905200540431

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-52 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes R Drn is a concrete culvert carrying K-52 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes R Drn in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,854 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesK-52 HWY
CrossesMarais Des Cygnes R Drn
Location2.76 MI E Njct U69
RouteState Highway 52
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.25778, -94.62528
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,854 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-52 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes R Drn built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-52 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes R Drn 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 K-52 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes R Drn carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is K-52 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes R Drn?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns K-52 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes R Drn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.