Ave W over Calf Creek
GoodPosted for loadEllsworth County, Kansas · 2.5S 2.5W of Holyrood · Structure no. 000270699305000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave W over Calf Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ave W over Calf Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 W over Calf Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave W over Calf 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 W over Calf Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave W over Calf Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ave W over Calf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.