US Bridges

280 Rd. over Trib N. Cottonwood Riv.

Good

Marion County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.9E of Durham · Structure no. 000570835905100

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

280 Rd. over Trib N. Cottonwood Riv. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 280 Rd. over Trib N. Cottonwood Riv. in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries280 Rd.
CrossesTrib N. Cottonwood Riv.
Location0.5S 1.9E of Durham
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47869, -97.18928
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic48 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 280 Rd. over Trib N. Cottonwood Riv. built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 280 Rd. over Trib N. Cottonwood Riv. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 280 Rd. over Trib N. Cottonwood Riv. carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 280 Rd. over Trib N. Cottonwood Riv.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 280 Rd. over Trib N. Cottonwood Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.