US Bridges

W. 20th Ave. N. over Trib to Shore Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.0 MI N of Milan · Structure no. 000960783206740

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 20th Ave. N. over Trib to Shore Creek is a steel culvert carrying W. 20th Ave. N. over Trib to Shore Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 20th Ave. N.
CrossesTrib to Shore Creek
Location2.0 MI N of Milan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28547, -97.67286
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry7: Better than 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 rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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. 20th Ave. N. over Trib to Shore Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 20th Ave. N. over Trib to Shore 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 W. 20th Ave. N. over Trib to Shore Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is W. 20th Ave. N. over Trib to Shore Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W. 20th Ave. N. over Trib to Shore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.