US Bridges

95th Ave 42.75 over Blaze Fork

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 3.4E 1.0N of Buhler · Structure no. 000780779805540

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

95th Ave 42.75 over Blaze Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 95th Ave 42.75 over Blaze Fork in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries95th Ave 42.75
CrossesBlaze Fork
Location3.4E 1.0N of Buhler
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15931, -97.70696
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2021)
Projected traffic15 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 95th Ave 42.75 over Blaze Fork built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 95th Ave 42.75 over Blaze Fork 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 95th Ave 42.75 over Blaze Fork carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 95th Ave 42.75 over Blaze Fork?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 95th Ave 42.75 over Blaze Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.