US Bridges

28th. Ave. over Trib. to West Emma Ck.

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 4.7S 1.0E of Canton · Structure no. 000590813005306

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th. Ave. over Trib. to West Emma Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying 28th. Ave. over Trib. to West Emma Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries28th. Ave.
CrossesTrib. to West Emma Ck.
Location4.7S 1.0E of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.32488, -97.40814
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic36 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 28th. Ave. over Trib. to West Emma Ck. built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th. Ave. over Trib. to West Emma Ck. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 28th. Ave. over Trib. to West Emma Ck. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 28th. Ave. over Trib. to West Emma Ck.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 28th. Ave. over Trib. to West Emma Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.