Ave R over Clear Creek
GoodEllsworth County, Kansas · 0.6S 4.3E of Kanopolis · Structure no. 000270741004787
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave R over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave R over Clear 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 R over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave R over Clear 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 R over Clear Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave R over Clear Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ave R over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.