US Bridges

Ave L over Trib. to Wolf Creek

Fair

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 1.2S 8.4W of Ellsworth · Structure no. 000270707104780

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave L over Trib. to Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave L over Trib. to Wolf Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve L
CrossesTrib. to Wolf Creek
Location1.2S 8.4W of Ellsworth
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.71148, -98.39276
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave L over Trib. to Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave L over Trib. to Wolf 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 L over Trib. to Wolf Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave L over Trib. to Wolf Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ave L over Trib. to Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.