W 17th Ave over Peace Creek
PoorPosted for loadReno County, Kansas · 2.4W 7.9N of Sylvia · Structure no. 000780699105660
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W 17th Ave over Peace Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 17th Ave over Peace Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 13 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W 17th Ave over Peace Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is W 17th Ave over Peace Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does W 17th Ave over Peace Creek carry?
About 13 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W 17th Ave over Peace Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns W 17th Ave over Peace Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.