US Bridges

NE 20 Ave over Deception Creek

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 2.0E 3.6N of Hoisington · Structure no. 000050669004969

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 20 Ave over Deception Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying NE 20 Ave over Deception Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 20 Ave
CrossesDeception Creek
Location2.0E 3.6N of Hoisington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.56647, -98.73853
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 20 Ave over Deception Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 20 Ave over Deception Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does NE 20 Ave over Deception Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 20 Ave over Deception Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NE 20 Ave over Deception Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.