US Bridges

Hedge Lane RD over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 8.8S 1.3E of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610260

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,220
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hedge Lane RD over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes is a concrete tee beam carrying Hedge Lane RD over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,864 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHedge Lane RD
CrossesTrib. Marais Des Cygnes
Location8.8S 1.3E of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 403
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44989, -94.85369
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2011)
Projected traffic2,864 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hedge Lane RD over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hedge Lane RD over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hedge Lane RD over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hedge Lane RD over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hedge Lane RD over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.