Ave. R over Dry Creek
GoodPosted for loadRice County, Kansas · 4.5N 6.4E of Sterling · Structure no. 000800737905380
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave. R over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave. R over Dry Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave. R over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave. R over Dry 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ave. R over Dry Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave. R over Dry Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ave. R over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.