US Bridges

E 120th Ave N over Short Creek

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 3.0N 5.3E of Belle Plaine · Structure no. 000960837306540

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 120th Ave N over Short Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 120th Ave N over Short Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 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 120th Ave N
CrossesShort Creek
Location3.0N 5.3E of Belle Plaine
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.43476, -97.1797
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 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 traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic24 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$53,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 120th Ave N over Short Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 120th Ave N over Short 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 2024.

How much traffic does E 120th Ave N over Short Creek carry?

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

How long is E 120th Ave N over Short Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E 120th Ave N over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.