Ave U over Plum Creek
GoodPosted for loadEllsworth County, Kansas · 0.5S 0.8E of Holyrood · Structure no. 000270705704960
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave U over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave U over Plum Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 U over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave U over Plum 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ave U over Plum Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave U over Plum Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ave U over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.