US Bridges

New Lancaster over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 2.0W of Jingo · Structure no. 000000000610570

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Lancaster over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes is a concrete culvert carrying New Lancaster over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNew Lancaster
CrossesTrib. Marais Des Cygnes
Location2.0W of Jingo
RouteCounty Highway 1425
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40458, -94.73307
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2011)
Projected traffic117 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 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 New Lancaster over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Lancaster over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does New Lancaster over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is New Lancaster over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns New Lancaster over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.