Grand Avenue over Dry Creek
PoorSaline County, Kansas · 1.4 E/O I-135 · Structure no. 000850789604583
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grand Avenue over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Avenue over Dry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 75 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Grand Avenue over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Grand Avenue over Dry 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Grand Avenue over Dry Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Grand Avenue over Dry Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Grand Avenue over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.