US Bridges

290 Rd. over North Cottonwood River

Good

Marion County, Kansas · 0.3W of Durham · Structure no. 000000000570420

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

290 Rd. over North Cottonwood River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 290 Rd. over North Cottonwood River in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries290 Rd.
CrossesNorth Cottonwood River
Location0.3W of Durham
RouteCounty Highway 426
StateKansas
Coordinates38.4845, -97.23075
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 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
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1973, making it 52 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 155 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 290 Rd. over North Cottonwood River?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 290 Rd. over North Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.