Mills Avenue over Sand Creek
GoodReno County, Kansas · 2.0S 0.5E of Hutchinson · Structure no. 000780757205780
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mills Avenue over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mills Avenue over Sand Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mills Avenue over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mills Avenue over Sand 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 Mills Avenue over Sand Creek carry?
About 32 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mills Avenue over Sand Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Mills Avenue over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.