US Bridges

North Avenue a over Trib. to Duck Creek

Fair

Ford County, Kansas · 100 Ft. So. of Plains St. · Structure no. 506950290000008

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,880
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Avenue a over Trib. to Duck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Avenue a over Trib. to Duck Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 3,880 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,616 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNorth Avenue a
CrossesTrib. to Duck Creek
Location100 Ft. So. of Plains St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.78525, -100.01492
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,880 (2022)
Projected traffic2,616 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Avenue a over Trib. to Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is North Avenue a over Trib. to Duck 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does North Avenue a over Trib. to Duck Creek carry?

About 3,880 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Avenue a over Trib. to Duck Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns North Avenue a over Trib. to Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.