3rd Street over North Fork Big Creek
FairEllis County, Kansas · In Victoria · Structure no. 000260625004587
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd Street over North Fork Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3rd Street over North Fork Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 3rd Street over North Fork Big Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3rd Street over North Fork Big 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does 3rd Street over North Fork Big Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 3rd Street over North Fork Big Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 3rd Street over North Fork Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.