Ave V over Trib. to Lost Creek
FairEllsworth County, Kansas · 0.3S 1.3E of Lorraine · Structure no. 000270715904980
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave V over Trib. to Lost Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave V over Trib. to Lost Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 89 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 V over Trib. to Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Ave V over Trib. to Lost 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 V over Trib. to Lost Creek carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave V over Trib. to Lost Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ave V over Trib. to Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.