US Bridges

1800 Ave (J20-E70) over Turkey Creek

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1070 1800 Ave · Structure no. 000210835704580

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1800 Ave (J20-E70) over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 1800 Ave (J20-E70) over Turkey Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1800 Ave (J20-E70)
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1070 1800 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85683, -97.19194
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2011)
Projected traffic42 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 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 1800 Ave (J20-E70) over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1800 Ave (J20-E70) over Turkey Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 1800 Ave (J20-E70) over Turkey Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 1800 Ave (J20-E70) over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 1800 Ave (J20-E70) over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.