US Bridges

290 Rd. over Trib. N. Cottonwood Riv.

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 0.5N 0.7E of Durham · Structure no. 000000000570440

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

290 Rd. over Trib. N. Cottonwood Riv. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 290 Rd. over Trib. N. Cottonwood Riv. in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 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 0.7E of Durham
RouteCounty Highway 426
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49319, -97.21136
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.2 US tons
Inventory rating7.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 1930, making it 95 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 225 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.