US Bridges

5th. Avenue over Mill Canal

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 5th. Avenue and 5th. St. · Structure no. 401100180102006

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th. Avenue over Mill Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying 5th. Avenue over Mill Canal in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries5th. Avenue
CrossesMill Canal
Location5th. Avenue and 5th. St.
RouteCity Street 102
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.06107, -97.04523
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2008)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th. Avenue over Mill Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th. Avenue over Mill Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 5th. Avenue over Mill Canal carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 5th. Avenue over Mill Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 5th. Avenue over Mill Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.