Mustang Rd. over South Cottonwood River
FairMarion County, Kansas · 3.3E 1.1S of Hillsboro · Structure no. 000570843005301
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mustang Rd. over South Cottonwood River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mustang Rd. over South Cottonwood River in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mustang Rd. over South Cottonwood River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mustang Rd. over South Cottonwood River 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Mustang Rd. over South Cottonwood River carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mustang Rd. over South Cottonwood River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Mustang Rd. over South Cottonwood River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.