Ave T over Bluff Creek
GoodEllsworth County, Kansas · 3.4N 3.7W of Langley · Structure no. 000000000270690
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave T over Bluff Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave T over Bluff Creek in Ellsworth 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 T over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave T over Bluff 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 T over Bluff Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ave T over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ave T over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.