US Bridges

Hedge Lane RD over Marais Des Cygnes River

GoodPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 5.4S 1.0E of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610270

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
384 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,468
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hedge Lane RD over Marais Des Cygnes River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Hedge Lane RD over Marais Des Cygnes River in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,468 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,405 by 2043. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHedge Lane RD
CrossesMarais Des Cygnes River
Location5.4S 1.0E of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 403
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49015, -94.85864
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,468 (2015)
Projected traffic3,405 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$700,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hedge Lane RD over Marais Des Cygnes River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 1,468 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hedge Lane RD over Marais Des Cygnes River?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hedge Lane RD over Marais Des Cygnes River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.