US Bridges

NE 90th Ave over Cow Creek

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 2.0S of Odin · Structure no. 000000000050390

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 90th Ave over Cow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 90th Ave over Cow Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 95 years old, older 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 90th Ave
CrossesCow Creek
Location2.0S of Odin
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53987, -98.60892
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic410 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 90th Ave over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is NE 90th Ave over Cow 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NE 90th Ave over Cow Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 90th Ave over Cow Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NE 90th Ave over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.