US Bridges

Rs 296 SW 90 Ave over Sand Creek

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 2.1S of Zenda · Structure no. 000000000480040

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
298 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 296 SW 90 Ave over Sand Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 296 SW 90 Ave over Sand Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2043. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 296 SW 90 Ave
CrossesSand Creek
Location2.1S of Zenda
RouteCounty Highway 296
StateKansas
Coordinates37.41154, -98.28193
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic415 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 296 SW 90 Ave over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 296 SW 90 Ave over Sand 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 296 SW 90 Ave over Sand Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 296 SW 90 Ave over Sand Creek?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 296 SW 90 Ave over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.