NE 20 Ave over Rattlesnake Creek
PoorPosted for loadStafford County, Kansas · 5.5N 3.0E of St. John · Structure no. 000930671005644
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 20 Ave over Rattlesnake Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 20 Ave over Rattlesnake Creek in Stafford County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 NE 20 Ave over Rattlesnake Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 20 Ave over Rattlesnake 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 2024.
How much traffic does NE 20 Ave over Rattlesnake Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NE 20 Ave over Rattlesnake Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns NE 20 Ave over Rattlesnake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.