US Bridges

E. 90th Ave. N. over Trib. to Elm Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.3N 1.1W of Riverdale · Structure no. 000000000960340

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
765
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 90th Ave. N. over Trib. to Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E. 90th Ave. N. over Trib. to Elm Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 765 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE. 90th Ave. N.
CrossesTrib. to Elm Creek
Location1.3N 1.1W of Riverdale
RouteCounty Highway 641
StateKansas
Coordinates37.39048, -97.40903
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic765 (2013)
Projected traffic550 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. 90th Ave. N. over Trib. to Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 90th Ave. N. over Trib. to Elm Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E. 90th Ave. N. over Trib. to Elm Creek carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E. 90th Ave. N. over Trib. to Elm Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E. 90th Ave. N. over Trib. to Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.