Beaver Avenue over Sappa Creek Tributary
GoodDecatur County, Kansas · Beaver Ave. in Oberlin · Structure no. 521000200000479
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beaver Avenue over Sappa Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Beaver Avenue over Sappa Creek Tributary in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beaver Avenue over Sappa Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beaver Avenue over Sappa Creek Tributary 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Beaver Avenue over Sappa Creek Tributary carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Beaver Avenue over Sappa Creek Tributary?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Beaver Avenue over Sappa Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.