US Bridges

210th Ave over Downer Creek

Fair

Trego County, Kansas · 4.3S 4.0W Trego Center · Structure no. 000980537004623

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

210th Ave over Downer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 210th Ave over Downer Creek in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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Carries210th Ave
CrossesDowner Creek
Location4.3S 4.0W Trego Center
RouteCounty Highway 9805
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.82235, -99.96639
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 210th Ave over Downer Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 210th Ave over Downer 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 210th Ave over Downer Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 210th Ave over Downer Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 210th Ave over Downer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.