US Bridges

347th ST over Marais Des Cygnes River

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 1.3E of Osawatomie · Structure no. 000611079505065

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
568
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

347th ST over Marais Des Cygnes River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 347th ST over Marais Des Cygnes River in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 568 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (91.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries347th ST
CrossesMarais Des Cygnes River
Location1.3E of Osawatomie
RouteCounty Highway 664
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49821, -94.92798
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (91.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic568 (2011)
Projected traffic595 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 347th ST over Marais Des Cygnes River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 347th ST over Marais Des Cygnes River 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 347th ST over Marais Des Cygnes River carry?

About 568 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 347th ST over Marais Des Cygnes River?

The structure is 302 ft (91.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 347th ST over Marais Des Cygnes River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.