US Bridges

W Dutch Ave over Blaze Fork

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 3.5 E of Buhler · Structure no. 000000000780040

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,133
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Dutch Ave over Blaze Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Dutch Ave over Blaze Fork in Reno 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.

It carries about 1,133 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Dutch Ave
CrossesBlaze Fork
Location3.5 E of Buhler
RouteCounty Highway 306
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14481, -97.70312
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,133 (2021)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W Dutch Ave over Blaze Fork built?

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

What condition is W Dutch Ave over Blaze Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does W Dutch Ave over Blaze Fork carry?

About 1,133 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Dutch Ave over Blaze Fork?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W Dutch Ave over Blaze Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.