Ave H over Buffalo Creek
PoorPosted for loadEllsworth County, Kansas · 2.7N 4.1W of Ellsworth · Structure no. 000270715604700
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave H over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ave H over Buffalo Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave H over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave H over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Ave H over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave H over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Ave H over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.