US Bridges

Ave C over Trib. to Cow Creek

Fair

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 1.1N 4.6E of Wilson · Structure no. 000270707404600

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave C over Trib. to Cow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave C over Trib. to Cow Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 92 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve C
CrossesTrib. to Cow Creek
Location1.1N 4.6E of Wilson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84172, -98.38503
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave C over Trib. to Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Ave C over Trib. to Cow 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 C over Trib. to Cow Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave C over Trib. to Cow Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ave C over Trib. to Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.