US Bridges

190 Rd. over South Cottonwood River

Fair

Marion County, Kansas · 3.0W of Marion · Structure no. 000570847505280

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,140
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190 Rd. over South Cottonwood River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 190 Rd. over South Cottonwood River in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,568 by 2043. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries190 Rd.
CrossesSouth Cottonwood River
Location3.0W of Marion
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34814, -97.08489
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 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 traffic2,140 (2011)
Projected traffic2,568 by 2043
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 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 190 Rd. over South Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 190 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 190 Rd. over South Cottonwood River carry?

About 2,140 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 190 Rd. over South Cottonwood River?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 190 Rd. over South Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.