Ave L over Trib. to Spring Creek
GoodPosted for loadEllsworth County, Kansas · 1.4W of Kanopolis · Structure no. 000000000270150
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 815
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave L over Trib. to Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave L over Trib. to Spring Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 815 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 978 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave L over Trib. to Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave L over Trib. to Spring 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 Trib. to Spring Creek carry?
About 815 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ave L over Trib. to Spring Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ave L over Trib. to Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.