Ave D over Cow Creek
PoorEllsworth County, Kansas · 5.5E of Wilson · Structure no. 000000000270280
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave D over Cow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave D over Cow Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 66 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ave D over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Ave D over Cow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Ave D over Cow Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave D over Cow Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ave D over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.