Butterfield Trail over Cedar Bluff Canal
GoodEllis County, Kansas · 9.5S 0.1W of Ellis · Structure no. 000000000260650
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Butterfield Trail over Cedar Bluff Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Butterfield Trail over Cedar Bluff Canal in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 29 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Butterfield Trail over Cedar Bluff Canal built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Butterfield Trail over Cedar Bluff Canal 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 Butterfield Trail over Cedar Bluff Canal carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Butterfield Trail over Cedar Bluff Canal?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Butterfield Trail over Cedar Bluff Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.