US Bridges

500 Ave (L33-E90) over Trib. to E. Turkey Ck.

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1290 500 Ave · Structure no. 000210839904840

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

500 Ave (L33-E90) over Trib. to E. Turkey Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying 500 Ave (L33-E90) over Trib. to E. Turkey Ck. in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries500 Ave (L33-E90)
CrossesTrib. to E. Turkey Ck.
Location1290 500 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66769, -97.15338
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 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 traffic10 (2011)
Projected traffic15 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 500 Ave (L33-E90) over Trib. to E. Turkey Ck. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 500 Ave (L33-E90) over Trib. to E. Turkey Ck. 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 500 Ave (L33-E90) over Trib. to E. Turkey Ck. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 500 Ave (L33-E90) over Trib. to E. Turkey Ck.?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 500 Ave (L33-E90) over Trib. to E. Turkey Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.