US Bridges

140 Rd. over Cottonwood River

Good

Marion County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.4W of Florence · Structure no. 000000000570240

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140 Rd. over Cottonwood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 140 Rd. over Cottonwood River in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2045. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries140 Rd.
CrossesCottonwood River
Location2.0N 2.4W of Florence
RouteCounty Highway 423
StateKansas
Coordinates38.27567, -96.97292
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2020)
Projected traffic205 by 2045
Trucks5%
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

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 140 Rd. over Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140 Rd. over Cottonwood 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 2025.

How much traffic does 140 Rd. over Cottonwood River carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 140 Rd. over Cottonwood River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 140 Rd. over Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.