US Bridges

Old Kc RD over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 0.2N of Osawatomie · Structure no. 000000000610584

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,776
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Kc RD over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Kc RD over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,776 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Kc RD
CrossesTrib. Marais Des Cygnes
Location0.2N of Osawatomie
RouteCounty Highway 1604
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50647, -94.95241
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length209 ft (63.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,776 (2011)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$607,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Kc RD over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Kc RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Kc RD over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes carry?

About 2,776 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Kc RD over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes?

The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Kc RD over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.