US Bridges

19th. Ave. over Trib. East Kentucky Ck.

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 5.5E of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000590795004965

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th. Ave. over Trib. East Kentucky Ck. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 19th. Ave. over Trib. East Kentucky Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries19th. Ave.
CrossesTrib. East Kentucky Ck.
Location5.5E of Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.5703, -97.57462
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic12 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 19th. Ave. over Trib. East Kentucky Ck. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th. Ave. over Trib. East Kentucky 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 19th. Ave. over Trib. East Kentucky Ck. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 19th. Ave. over Trib. East Kentucky Ck.?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 19th. Ave. over Trib. East Kentucky Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.