US Bridges

3600 Ave (O2-E70) over Creek

FairPosted for load

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1570 3600 Ave · Structure no. 000210845704220

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3600 Ave (O2-E70) over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3600 Ave (O2-E70) over Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries3600 Ave (O2-E70)
CrossesCreek
Location1570 3600 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11887, -97.09778
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2001)
Projected traffic30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3600 Ave (O2-E70) over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3600 Ave (O2-E70) over 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 3600 Ave (O2-E70) over Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is 3600 Ave (O2-E70) over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 3600 Ave (O2-E70) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.