US 75 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes River
FairOsage County, Kansas · 6.54 MI N Coffey Coln · Structure no. 999907500700901
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 263 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,760
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 75 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes River in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,111 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 75 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 75 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does US 75 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes River carry?
About 2,760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 75 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes River?
The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 75 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.