220th Avenue over Big Creek
GoodEllis County, Kansas · 3.0W 1.5N of Hays · Structure no. 000260601004507
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
220th Avenue over Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 220th Avenue over Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 220th Avenue over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is 220th Avenue 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 220th Avenue over Big Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 220th Avenue over Big Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 220th Avenue over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.