US Bridges

Kanza Rd. over South Cottonwood River

Good

Marion County, Kansas · 1.5E 2.2S of Hillsboro · Structure no. 000000000570800

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kanza Rd. over South Cottonwood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kanza Rd. over South Cottonwood River in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKanza Rd.
CrossesSouth Cottonwood River
Location1.5E 2.2S of Hillsboro
RouteCounty Highway 1409
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31517, -97.16925
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 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 traffic470 (2020)
Projected traffic500 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 Kanza Rd. over South Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kanza Rd. over South 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Kanza Rd. over South Cottonwood River carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kanza Rd. over South Cottonwood River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kanza Rd. over South Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.