US Bridges

Rs 2228 60th Ave over Trib. to Silver Creek

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 5.0N 3.1E of Argonia · Structure no. 000000000961130

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2228 60th Ave over Trib. to Silver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 2228 60th Ave over Trib. to Silver Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2228 60th Ave
CrossesTrib. to Silver Creek
Location5.0N 3.1E of Argonia
RouteCounty Highway 2228
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34338, -97.71024
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2013)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2228 60th Ave over Trib. to Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Rs 2228 60th Ave over Trib. to Silver 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 Rs 2228 60th Ave over Trib. to Silver Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 2228 60th Ave over Trib. to Silver Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2228 60th Ave over Trib. to Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.