US Bridges

Ave Jj over Trib. to Loss Creek

GoodPosted for load

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 5.5W of Ellsworth · Structure no. 000000000270380

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave Jj over Trib. to Loss Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave Jj over Trib. to Loss Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve Jj
CrossesTrib. to Loss Creek
Location5.5W of Ellsworth
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73363, -98.33249
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating8.4 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave Jj over Trib. to Loss Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave Jj over Trib. to Loss 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 Jj over Trib. to Loss Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave Jj over Trib. to Loss Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ave Jj over Trib. to Loss Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.