K256 HWY over Cottonwood River

Good Condition49 years old474 vehicles/day

Location

StateKansas
CountyMarion
Location0.672 Mi S Jct Us56
CarriesK256 HWY
CrossesCottonwood River
Coordinates38.35278, -97.04028

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length195.2 ft (59.5 m)
Max Span74.1 ft (22.6 m)
Deck Width29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Area541.5 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1977 (reconstructed 2000)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic474 (2023)
Truck Traffic30%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number999925600570481

Nearby Bridges

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