US Bridges

S. 300th Ave. over Trib. to Paradise Creek

Fair

Osborne County, Kansas · 0.6N 1.0W of Natoma · Structure no. 000710637004104

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. 300th Ave. over Trib. to Paradise Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. 300th Ave. over Trib. to Paradise Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS. 300th Ave.
CrossesTrib. to Paradise Creek
Location0.6N 1.0W of Natoma
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19967, -99.04812
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. 300th Ave. over Trib. to Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. 300th Ave. over Trib. to Paradise 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S. 300th Ave. over Trib. to Paradise Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S. 300th Ave. over Trib. to Paradise Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns S. 300th Ave. over Trib. to Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.