US Bridges

Xavier Rd. over Cottonwood River

Good

Marion County, Kansas · 0.5N of Florence · Structure no. 000570865005402

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Xavier Rd. over Cottonwood River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Xavier Rd. over Cottonwood River in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 125 years old, older 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, projected to reach 48 by 2045. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesXavier Rd.
CrossesCottonwood River
Location0.5N of Florence
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.25767, -96.93133
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 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Xavier Rd. over Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Xavier Rd. over 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 2025.

How much traffic does Xavier Rd. over Cottonwood River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Xavier Rd. over Cottonwood River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Xavier Rd. over Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.