US Bridges

Rs 300 SE 90 Ave over Baehr Creek

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 1.5N of Bluff City · Structure no. 000000000390150

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 300 SE 90 Ave over Baehr Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 300 SE 90 Ave over Baehr Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 300 SE 90 Ave
CrossesBaehr Creek
Location1.5N of Bluff City
RouteCounty Highway 300
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.09892, -97.87482
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2021)
Projected traffic294 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$266,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 300 SE 90 Ave over Baehr Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 300 SE 90 Ave over Baehr 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 Rs 300 SE 90 Ave over Baehr Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rs 300 SE 90 Ave over Baehr Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 300 SE 90 Ave over Baehr Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.