US Bridges

Rs 2075 24.4-14.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River

PoorPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 0.6N 3.0W of Melvern · Structure no. 000000000700490

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2075 24.4-14.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 2075 24.4-14.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2044. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRs 2075 24.4-14.0
CrossesMarais Des Cygnes River
Location0.6N 3.0W of Melvern
RouteCounty Highway 2075
StateKansas
Coordinates38.51658, -95.69178
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2019)
Projected traffic108 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$910,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2075 24.4-14.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2075 24.4-14.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 2075 24.4-14.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2075 24.4-14.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2075 24.4-14.0 over Marais Des Cygnes River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.