SW 20 Ave over Copper Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarper County, Kansas · 4.0S 2.0W of Spring · Structure no. 000390739007128
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 20 Ave over Copper Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 20 Ave over Copper Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SW 20 Ave over Copper Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 20 Ave over Copper Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does SW 20 Ave over Copper Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SW 20 Ave over Copper Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SW 20 Ave over Copper Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.