US Bridges

11th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Ck.

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.0E 2.5S of Inman · Structure no. 000590779005485

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying 11th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries11th. Ave.
CrossesBlaze Fork Ck.
Location3.0E 2.5S of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 5901
StateKansas
Coordinates38.19551, -97.71992
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic73 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 11th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Ck. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Ck. 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 11th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Ck. carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 11th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Ck.?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 11th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.