US Bridges

N. Washington Ave. over Coon Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 02 Wash. at Benton · Structure no. 413700012101002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Washington Ave. over Coon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N. Washington Ave. over Coon Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesN. Washington Ave.
CrossesCoon Creek
Location02 Wash. at Benton
RouteCity Street 2101
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92568, -95.4055
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2003)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N. Washington Ave. over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Washington Ave. over Coon Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does N. Washington Ave. over Coon Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N. Washington Ave. over Coon Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns N. Washington Ave. over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.