US Bridges

Limestone Rd. over South Cottonwood River

Good

Marion County, Kansas · 2.3E 1.7S of Hillsboro · Structure no. 000570841005307

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Limestone Rd. over South Cottonwood River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Limestone Rd. over South Cottonwood River in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLimestone Rd.
CrossesSouth Cottonwood River
Location2.3E 1.7S of Hillsboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.32358, -97.15078
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Limestone Rd. over South Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Limestone 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 February 2023.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Limestone Rd. over South Cottonwood River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Limestone Rd. over South Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.