US Bridges

290 Rd. over Trib. N. Cottonwood Riv.

Fair

Marion County, Kansas · 0.5N 3.1W of Durham · Structure no. 000000000570390

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

290 Rd. over Trib. N. Cottonwood Riv. is a concrete continuous slab carrying 290 Rd. over Trib. N. Cottonwood Riv. in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries290 Rd.
CrossesTrib. N. Cottonwood Riv.
Location0.5N 3.1W of Durham
RouteCounty Highway 426
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49322, -97.28017
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2020)
Projected traffic180 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 Trib. N. Cottonwood Riv. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 290 Rd. over Trib. N. Cottonwood Riv. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 290 Rd. over Trib. N. Cottonwood Riv. carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 290 Rd. over Trib. N. Cottonwood Riv.?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 290 Rd. over Trib. N. Cottonwood Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.