US Bridges

19th. Ave. over Pewee Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.9N 5.5E of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000590795004926

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th. Ave. over Pewee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 19th. Ave. over Pewee Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries19th. Ave.
CrossesPewee Creek
Location1.9N 5.5E of Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59995, -97.57478
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19th. Ave. over Pewee Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th. Ave. over Pewee Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 19th. Ave. over Pewee Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 19th. Ave. over Pewee Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 19th. Ave. over Pewee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.