Morgan Avenue over Sand Creek
FairPosted for loadReno County, Kansas · 2.0S of Hutchinson · Structure no. 000780757905760
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morgan Avenue over Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morgan Avenue over Sand Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 48 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Morgan Avenue over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morgan Avenue over Sand 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 Morgan Avenue over Sand Creek carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Morgan Avenue over Sand Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Morgan Avenue over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.