US Bridges

30th Ave over Peace Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 0.3W 8.9N of Sylvia · Structure no. 000780703205640

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th Ave over Peace Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 30th Ave over Peace Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries30th Ave
CrossesPeace Creek
Location0.3W 8.9N of Sylvia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08579, -98.41438
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 30th Ave over Peace Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30th Ave over Peace 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 30th Ave over Peace Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 30th Ave over Peace Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 30th Ave over Peace Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.