US Bridges

Rs 1485 SE 40 Ave over Bluff Creek

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 2.5N 5.0W of Bluff City · Structure no. 000000000390430

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
485 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1485 SE 40 Ave over Bluff Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1485 SE 40 Ave over Bluff Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2043. The structure is 485 ft (147.9 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 1485 SE 40 Ave
CrossesBluff Creek
Location2.5N 5.0W of Bluff City
RouteCounty Highway 1485
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.10178, -97.96586
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.7 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length485 ft (147.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2021)
Projected traffic136 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1485 SE 40 Ave over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1485 SE 40 Ave over Bluff 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1485 SE 40 Ave over Bluff Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1485 SE 40 Ave over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 485 ft (147.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1485 SE 40 Ave over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.