Washington Street over Big Creek
GoodEllis County, Kansas · In Ellis · Structure no. 000000000260050
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 198 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 605
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Washington Street over Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 605 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Street over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Street over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Street over Big Creek carry?
About 605 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over Big Creek?
The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.