W. 8th Street over Big Creek

Good Condition75 years old1,820 vehicles/day

Location

StateKansas
CountyEllis
Location1.0w Of Hays
CarriesW. 8th Street
CrossesBig Creek
Coordinates38.87698, -99.34485

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length234.9 ft (71.6 m)
Max Span65.0 ft (19.8 m)
Deck Width29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Area651.6 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1951 (reconstructed 2009)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,820 (2020)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000260780

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