US Bridges

Rs 301 NE 100 Ave over Sand Creek

GoodPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 3.5N of Freeport · Structure no. 000000000390170

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 301 NE 100 Ave over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 301 NE 100 Ave over Sand Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2043. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 301 NE 100 Ave
CrossesSand Creek
Location3.5N of Freeport
RouteCounty Highway 301
StateKansas
Coordinates37.24978, -97.85738
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating4.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 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 traffic170 (2021)
Projected traffic186 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$733,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 301 NE 100 Ave over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 301 NE 100 Ave over Sand 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 301 NE 100 Ave over Sand Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rs 301 NE 100 Ave over Sand Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 301 NE 100 Ave over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.