US Bridges

2900 Ave (G9-E20) over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Dickinson County, Kansas · 720 2900 Ave · Structure no. 000210829204360

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2900 Ave (G9-E20) over Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 2900 Ave (G9-E20) over Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries2900 Ave (G9-E20)
CrossesCreek
Location720 2900 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01695, -97.2572
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2900 Ave (G9-E20) over Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2900 Ave (G9-E20) over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 2900 Ave (G9-E20) over Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 2900 Ave (G9-E20) over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 2900 Ave (G9-E20) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.