US Bridges

700 Ave (J31-E15) over Trib. of East Turkey Cr.

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1015 700 Ave · Structure no. 000210835104800

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

700 Ave (J31-E15) over Trib. of East Turkey Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 700 Ave (J31-E15) over Trib. of East Turkey Cr. in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries700 Ave (J31-E15)
CrossesTrib. of East Turkey Cr.
Location1015 700 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 149
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69634, -97.20225
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 700 Ave (J31-E15) over Trib. of East Turkey Cr. built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 700 Ave (J31-E15) over Trib. of East Turkey Cr. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 700 Ave (J31-E15) over Trib. of East Turkey Cr. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 700 Ave (J31-E15) over Trib. of East Turkey Cr.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 700 Ave (J31-E15) over Trib. of East Turkey Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.