US Bridges

NE 20 Ave over Cheyenne Bottoms Inlet

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 2.0E 4.8S of Hoisington · Structure no. 000050669005141

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 20 Ave over Cheyenne Bottoms Inlet is a concrete arch - deck carrying NE 20 Ave over Cheyenne Bottoms Inlet in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 20 Ave
CrossesCheyenne Bottoms Inlet
Location2.0E 4.8S of Hoisington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44869, -98.73799
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 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 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 NE 20 Ave over Cheyenne Bottoms Inlet built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 20 Ave over Cheyenne Bottoms Inlet 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 Cheyenne Bottoms Inlet carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 20 Ave over Cheyenne Bottoms Inlet?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NE 20 Ave over Cheyenne Bottoms Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.