US Bridges

K152 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes River

Good

Linn County, Kansas · 7.9 Miles E of JCT K-7 · Structure no. 999915200540741

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
745 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,288
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K152 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K152 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes River in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,478 by 2044. The structure is 745 ft (227.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesK152 HWY
CrossesMarais Des Cygnes River
Location7.9 Miles E of JCT K-7
RouteState Highway 152
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34528, -94.77139
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length745 ft (227.1 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,288 (2023)
Projected traffic2,478 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 K152 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is K152 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does K152 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes River carry?

About 2,288 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is K152 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes River?

The structure is 745 ft (227.1 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K152 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.