US Bridges

E. 30th Ave. N. over Trib. to Slate Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.0N of Wellington · Structure no. 000960813106720

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 30th Ave. N. over Trib. to Slate Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. 30th Ave. N. over Trib. to Slate Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 30th Ave. N.
CrossesTrib. to Slate Creek
Location1.0N of Wellington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3037, -97.40128
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 E. 30th Ave. N. over Trib. to Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 30th 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 E. 30th Ave. N. over Trib. to Slate Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E. 30th Ave. N. over Trib. to Slate Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E. 30th Ave. N. over Trib. to Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.