US Bridges

19th. Ave. over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.3S 3.0W of Moundridge · Structure no. 000590795005484

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th. Ave. over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 19th. Ave. over Sand Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries19th. Ave.
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.3S 3.0W of Moundridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.19737, -97.57429
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 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 traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic63 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 Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th. Ave. over Sand 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 February 2025.

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

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 19th. Ave. over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.