US Bridges

SW 80 Ave Rs 297 over Trib. to Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 3.0N of Waldron · Structure no. 000000000390060

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 80 Ave Rs 297 over Trib. to Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SW 80 Ave Rs 297 over Trib. to Sandy Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 80 Ave Rs 297
CrossesTrib. to Sandy Creek
Location3.0N of Waldron
RouteCounty Highway 297
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.04492, -98.18283
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic393 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 80 Ave Rs 297 over Trib. to Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 80 Ave Rs 297 over Trib. to Sandy 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SW 80 Ave Rs 297 over Trib. to Sandy Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SW 80 Ave Rs 297 over Trib. to Sandy Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SW 80 Ave Rs 297 over Trib. to Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.