US Bridges

W 95th Ave over Peace Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 9.0W 0.8N of Nickerson · Structure no. 000000000780220

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
588
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 95th Ave over Peace Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W 95th Ave over Peace Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 588 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2046. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW 95th Ave
CrossesPeace Creek
Location9.0W 0.8N of Nickerson
RouteCounty Highway 554
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15868, -98.24667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic588 (2021)
Projected traffic470 by 2046
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 95th Ave over Peace Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 95th Ave over Peace 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does W 95th Ave over Peace Creek carry?

About 588 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 95th Ave over Peace Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W 95th Ave over Peace Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.