NE 80 Ave over Cow Creek
FairPosted for loadBarton County, Kansas · 2.2N 5.0W of Claflin · Structure no. 000050681004988
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 80 Ave over Cow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 80 Ave over Cow Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 80 Ave over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 80 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 2024.
How much traffic does NE 80 Ave over Cow Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NE 80 Ave over Cow Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns NE 80 Ave over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.