Park Avenue over Branch of Spring River
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, Kansas · Intersection 7th. & Park · Structure no. 502000110000004
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2004 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park Avenue over Branch of Spring River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Park Avenue over Branch of Spring River in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Avenue over Branch of Spring River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park Avenue over Branch of Spring River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Park Avenue over Branch of Spring River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Park Avenue over Branch of Spring River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Park Avenue over Branch of Spring River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.