US Bridges

23rd. Ave. over Sand Creek

GoodPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 7.5N 1.0E of Moundridge · Structure no. 000590803005325

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd. Ave. over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 23rd. Ave. over Sand Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries23rd. Ave.
CrossesSand Creek
Location7.5N 1.0E of Moundridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31053, -97.50047
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 traffic50 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 23rd. Ave. over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23rd. Ave. over Sand 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 23rd. Ave. over Sand Creek carry?

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

How long is 23rd. Ave. over Sand Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 23rd. Ave. over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.