US Bridges

3rd. Ave. over Sharps Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 6.7S 2.0W of Marquette · Structure no. 000590763005124

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd. Ave. over Sharps Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3rd. Ave. over Sharps Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries3rd. Ave.
CrossesSharps Creek
Location6.7S 2.0W of Marquette
RouteCounty Highway 647
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.45949, -97.86897
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 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 Sharps Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd. Ave. over Sharps 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 3rd. Ave. over Sharps Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd. Ave. over Sharps Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.