US Bridges

W. 30th Ave N over Trib. to Spring Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.6E of Argonia · Structure no. 000960775606720

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 30th Ave N over Trib. to Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 30th Ave N over Trib. to Spring Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 30th Ave N
CrossesTrib. to Spring Creek
Location2.0N 1.6E of Argonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29973, -97.73859
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 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 W. 30th Ave N over Trib. to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is W. 30th Ave N over Trib. to Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does W. 30th Ave N over Trib. to Spring Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is W. 30th Ave N over Trib. to Spring Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W. 30th Ave N over Trib. to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.