Ave L over Loss Creek
GoodEllsworth County, Kansas · 1.3S 7.0W of Ellsworth · Structure no. 000270709704780
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave L over Loss Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave L over Loss Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 L over Loss Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave L over Loss 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 L over Loss Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave L over Loss Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ave L over Loss Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.