US Bridges

W. 60th Ave N over Trib to Middle Bitter CR

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · .5E 1.5S of Ashton · Structure no. 000960799506660

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 60th Ave N over Trib to Middle Bitter CR is a steel culvert carrying W. 60th Ave N over Trib to Middle Bitter CR in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 60th Ave N
CrossesTrib to Middle Bitter CR
Location.5E 1.5S of Ashton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34482, -97.52022
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.6 US tons
Inventory rating8.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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. 60th Ave N over Trib to Middle Bitter CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 60th Ave N over Trib to Middle Bitter CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does W. 60th Ave N over Trib to Middle Bitter CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. 60th Ave N over Trib to Middle Bitter CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W. 60th Ave N over Trib to Middle Bitter CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.