Ave a over East Elkhorn Creek
GoodEllsworth County, Kansas · 2.9E 11.0N of Kanopolis · Structure no. 000270737604560
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave a over East Elkhorn Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave a over East Elkhorn Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 a over East Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave a over East Elkhorn 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 a over East Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave a over East Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ave a over East Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.