US Bridges

2nd. Ave. over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.8S 3.0W of Marquette · Structure no. 000590761005004

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd. Ave. over Wolf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 2nd. Ave. over Wolf Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries2nd. Ave.
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.8S 3.0W of Marquette
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.54675, -97.88788
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$87,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd. Ave. over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd. Ave. over Wolf 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 2nd. Ave. over Wolf Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 2nd. Ave. over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd. Ave. over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.