Ave R over Trib. to Plum Creek
FairPosted for loadEllsworth County, Kansas · 1.5W 2.7N of Holyrood · Structure no. 000270701204900
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave R over Trib. to Plum Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ave R over Trib. to Plum Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave R over Trib. to Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave R over Trib. to Plum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Ave R over Trib. to Plum Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave R over Trib. to Plum Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ave R over Trib. to Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.