US Bridges

3rd. Ave. over N. Branch Sharps Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.2E 6.0N of Windom · Structure no. 000590763005103

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd. Ave. over N. Branch Sharps Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3rd. Ave. over N. Branch Sharps Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries3rd. Ave.
CrossesN. Branch Sharps Creek
Location2.2E 6.0N of Windom
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.4735, -97.86986
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.6 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd. Ave. over N. Branch Sharps Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is 3rd. Ave. over N. Branch Sharps 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 3rd. Ave. over N. Branch Sharps Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 3rd. Ave. over N. Branch Sharps Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd. Ave. over N. Branch Sharps Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.