US Bridges

Rs 302 NE 10 RD over Trib. to Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 1.0N 2.0E of Harper · Structure no. 000000000390270

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 302 NE 10 RD over Trib. to Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 302 NE 10 RD over Trib. to Sand Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 6 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 302 NE 10 RD
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
Location1.0N 2.0E of Harper
RouteCounty Highway 302
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29786, -97.99044
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks2%
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$119,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 302 NE 10 RD over Trib. to Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 302 NE 10 RD over Trib. to Sand 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 Rs 302 NE 10 RD over Trib. to Sand Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rs 302 NE 10 RD over Trib. to Sand Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 302 NE 10 RD over Trib. to Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.