US Bridges

SW 60th Road over Sandy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 4.0N 2.0W of Waldron · Structure no. 000000000390380

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 60th Road over Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SW 60th Road over Sandy Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 60th Road
CrossesSandy Creek
Location4.0N 2.0W of Waldron
RouteCounty Highway 990
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.06511, -98.22047
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$465,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 60th Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 60th Road over Sandy 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 SW 60th Road over Sandy Creek carry?

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

How long is SW 60th Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SW 60th Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.