US Bridges

Rs 990 SW 60 RD over Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 1.5S 0.5E of Corwin · Structure no. 000000000390370

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 990 SW 60 RD over Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 990 SW 60 RD over Sandy Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 990 SW 60 RD
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.5S 0.5E of Corwin
RouteCounty Highway 990
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.06518, -98.28394
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.7 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length237 ft (72.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 990 SW 60 RD over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 990 SW 60 RD over 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 Rs 990 SW 60 RD over Sandy Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 990 SW 60 RD over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 990 SW 60 RD over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.