US Bridges

303rd Street over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes

GoodPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 4.7W of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610680

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
276
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

303rd Street over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 303rd Street over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 276 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries303rd Street
CrossesTrib. Marais Des Cygnes
Location4.7W of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 2219
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57856, -94.96834
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2011)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 303rd Street over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 303rd Street 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 303rd Street over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 303rd Street over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 303rd Street over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.