Ave. W over Cow Creek
PoorPosted for loadRice County, Kansas · 0.5S 8.9E of Sterling · Structure no. 000800743605480
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave. W over Cow Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Ave. W over Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave. W over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave. W over Cow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Ave. W over Cow Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave. W over Cow Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Ave. W over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.