Ave L over Oak Creek
GoodEllsworth County, Kansas · 1.2S 1.6E of Ellsworth · Structure no. 000000000270130
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 840
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave L over Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ave L over Oak Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 Ave L over Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave L over Oak 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Ave L over Oak Creek carry?
About 840 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ave L over Oak Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ave L over Oak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.