US Bridges

S. 40th Ave. over E. Fork Wolf Creek

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 20.7S 7.0E of Osborne · Structure no. 000710689104187

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. 40th Ave. over E. Fork Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. 40th Ave. over E. Fork Wolf Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS. 40th Ave.
CrossesE. Fork Wolf Creek
Location20.7S 7.0E of Osborne
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.13753, -98.56447
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 S. 40th Ave. over E. Fork Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. 40th Ave. over E. Fork Wolf 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S. 40th Ave. over E. Fork Wolf Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S. 40th Ave. over E. Fork Wolf Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S. 40th Ave. over E. Fork Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.