US Bridges

9th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck.

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.0E 5.8N of Inman · Structure no. 000590775005322

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries9th. Ave.
CrossesTrib. to Blaze Fork Ck.
Location1.0E 5.8N of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31525, -97.75899
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.3 US tons
Inventory rating5.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic43 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 9th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 9th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 9th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck.?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 9th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.