US Bridges

Ave Q over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.0E of Venango · Structure no. 000270751804885

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave Q over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave Q over Sand Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAve Q
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.5S 1.0E of Venango
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63145, -97.96433
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave Q over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave Q over Sand 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 Q over Sand Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave Q over Sand Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ave Q over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.