Frontier Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek
GoodMcPherson County, Kansas · 2.5S 4.1W of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000590777005300
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frontier Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Frontier Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Frontier Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frontier Rd. 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Frontier Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Frontier Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Frontier Rd. over Blaze Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.