US Bridges

NE 40th Ave. over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 1.0S 3.0E of Harper · Structure no. 000000000390450

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 40th Ave. over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying NE 40th Ave. over Sand Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 40th Ave.
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.0S 3.0E of Harper
RouteCounty Highway 1485
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.27288, -97.96704
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 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 traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic170 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 NE 40th Ave. over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 40th Ave. over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does NE 40th Ave. over Sand Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NE 40th Ave. over Sand Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NE 40th Ave. over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.