US Bridges

Rs 304 27th. Ave over Trib. to West Emma Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 6.5S of Canton · Structure no. 000000000590050

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 304 27th. Ave over Trib. to West Emma Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 304 27th. Ave over Trib. to West Emma Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 304 27th. Ave
CrossesTrib. to West Emma Creek
Location6.5S of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 304
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.29296, -97.42659
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Rs 304 27th. Ave over Trib. to West Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 304 27th. Ave over Trib. to West Emma 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 304 27th. Ave over Trib. to West Emma Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 304 27th. Ave over Trib. to West Emma Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 304 27th. Ave over Trib. to West Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.