US Bridges

Ridgeview RD over Marais Des Cygnes River

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 1.5N 2.0E of Fontana · Structure no. 000000000610420

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
395 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgeview RD over Marais Des Cygnes River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridgeview RD over Marais Des Cygnes River in Miami 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2043. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgeview RD
CrossesMarais Des Cygnes River
Location1.5N 2.0E of Fontana
RouteCounty Highway 1023
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44936, -94.79784
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2011)
Projected traffic92 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ridgeview RD over Marais Des Cygnes River built?

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

What condition is Ridgeview RD over Marais Des Cygnes 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 June 2023.

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

About 73 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Ridgeview RD over Marais Des Cygnes River?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgeview RD over Marais Des Cygnes River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.