US Bridges

W. 80th Ave. N. over Trib. to Slate Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 0.5N 1.2E of Anson · Structure no. 000960801206620

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 80th Ave. N. over Trib. to Slate Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 80th Ave. N. over Trib. to Slate Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 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. 80th Ave. N.
CrossesTrib. to Slate Creek
Location0.5N 1.2E of Anson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.37401, -97.50893
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks5%
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. 80th Ave. N. over Trib. to Slate Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 80th Ave. N. over Trib. to Slate 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 2023.

How much traffic does W. 80th Ave. N. over Trib. to Slate Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W. 80th Ave. N. over Trib. to Slate Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W. 80th Ave. N. over Trib. to Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.