US Bridges

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

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.3N 1.0E of Inman · Structure no. 000590775005426

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
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 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 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.
Location0.3N 1.0E of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.23603, -97.75708
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic63 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 9th. Ave. over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 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 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 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.