Ave. L over Little Arkansas River
FairPosted for loadRice County, Kansas · 1.2E 2.5S of Little River · Structure no. 000800749705260
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave. L over Little Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave. L over Little Arkansas River in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave. L over Little Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave. L over Little Arkansas River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ave. L over Little Arkansas River carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave. L over Little Arkansas River?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ave. L over Little Arkansas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.