US Bridges

NE 90 Ave over Little Cheyenne Creek

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 4.0N 1.0W of Ellinwood · Structure no. 000050683005182

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 90 Ave over Little Cheyenne Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NE 90 Ave over Little Cheyenne Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 90 Ave
CrossesLittle Cheyenne Creek
Location4.0N 1.0W of Ellinwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41786, -98.60886
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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 90 Ave over Little Cheyenne Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 90 Ave over Little Cheyenne 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 90 Ave over Little Cheyenne Creek carry?

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

How long is NE 90 Ave over Little Cheyenne Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NE 90 Ave over Little Cheyenne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.