US Bridges

Ave a over Unnamed Stream

Good

Rush County, Kansas · 3.0N 6.5W of Liebenthal · Structure no. 000830593004801

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave a over Unnamed Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ave a over Unnamed Stream in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAve a
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location3.0N 6.5W of Liebenthal
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69667, -99.43991
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2008)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave a over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave a over Unnamed Stream 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ave a over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave a over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ave a over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.