US Bridges

SE 105 Ave over Trib. to Arkansas River

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 1.3S of Ellinwood · Structure no. 000000000050090

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 105 Ave over Trib. to Arkansas River is a concrete culvert carrying SE 105 Ave over Trib. to Arkansas River in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

It carries about 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 105 Ave
CrossesTrib. to Arkansas River
Location1.3S of Ellinwood
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.33526, -98.58167
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2022)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 SE 105 Ave over Trib. to Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 105 Ave over Trib. to Arkansas 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SE 105 Ave over Trib. to Arkansas River carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SE 105 Ave over Trib. to Arkansas River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SE 105 Ave over Trib. to Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.