US Bridges

290 Rd. over North Cottonwood River

Good

Marion County, Kansas · 0.5N 7.0W of Durham · Structure no. 000000000570380

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

290 Rd. over North Cottonwood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 290 Rd. over North Cottonwood River in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries290 Rd.
CrossesNorth Cottonwood River
Location0.5N 7.0W of Durham
RouteCounty Highway 426
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49322, -97.35367
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
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 290 Rd. over North Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 290 Rd. over North 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 290 Rd. over North Cottonwood River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 290 Rd. over North Cottonwood River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 290 Rd. over North Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.