Ave I over Buffalo Creek
GoodEllsworth County, Kansas · 1.7N 4.0W of Ellsworth · Structure no. 000270715704720
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave I over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave I over Buffalo Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 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 I over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave I over Buffalo 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 I over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave I over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ave I over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.