US Bridges

1600 Ave (U22-E25) over Cary Creek

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 2125 1600 Ave · Structure no. 000210857304620

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1600 Ave (U22-E25) over Cary Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 1600 Ave (U22-E25) over Cary Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 35 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1600 Ave (U22-E25)
CrossesCary Creek
Location2125 1600 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.82702, -96.99472
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 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 traffic35 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 1600 Ave (U22-E25) over Cary Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1600 Ave (U22-E25) over Cary 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 1600 Ave (U22-E25) over Cary Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 1600 Ave (U22-E25) over Cary Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 1600 Ave (U22-E25) over Cary Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.