US Bridges

319th Street over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes

Poor

Miami County, Kansas · 1.7S 7.2W of Paola · Structure no. 000611069705000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

319th Street over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 319th Street over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries319th Street
CrossesTrib. Marais Des Cygnes
Location1.7S 7.2W of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.54971, -95.01635
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2011)
Projected traffic18 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 319th Street over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 319th Street over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does 319th Street over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 319th Street over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 319th Street over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.