US Bridges

9th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.5S 5.0W of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000590775005280

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries9th. Ave.
CrossesBlaze Fork Creek
Location1.5S 5.0W of Mcpherson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34787, -97.75898
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 9th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th. Ave. over Blaze Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 9th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 9th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 9th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.