US Bridges

Indianapolis Road over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 7.2W 0.5S of Paola · Structure no. 000611071004968

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indianapolis Road over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indianapolis Road over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 59 years old, older 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIndianapolis Road
CrossesTrib. Marais Des Cygnes
Location7.2W 0.5S of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.56715, -95.01125
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2011)
Projected traffic45 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indianapolis Road over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Indianapolis Road 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 Indianapolis Road over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Indianapolis Road over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Indianapolis Road over Trib. Marais Des Cygnes?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.