US Bridges

Local Marsh Ave. over Coon Creek

FairPosted for load

Edwards County, Kansas · In Kinsley · Structure no. 000240593705867

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Marsh Ave. over Coon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Marsh Ave. over Coon Creek in Edwards County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocal Marsh Ave.
CrossesCoon Creek
LocationIn Kinsley
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEdwards County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.91857, -99.41127
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.1 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Marsh Ave. over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Marsh Ave. over Coon 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Marsh Ave. over Coon Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Local Marsh Ave. over Coon Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Local Marsh Ave. over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.