US Bridges

SE 90th Road over Trib. to Pond Creek

GoodPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · S. Edge of Bluff City · Structure no. 000000000390130

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 90th Road over Trib. to Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE 90th Road over Trib. to Pond Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 90th Road
CrossesTrib. to Pond Creek
LocationS. Edge of Bluff City
RouteCounty Highway 300
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.07343, -97.87467
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2021)
Projected traffic294 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 90th Road over Trib. to Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 90th Road over Trib. to Pond 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SE 90th Road over Trib. to Pond Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SE 90th Road over Trib. to Pond Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SE 90th Road over Trib. to Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.