US Bridges

NE 40 Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 3.0E of Harper · Structure no. 000000000390460

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 40 Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 40 Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 40 Ave
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
Location3.0E of Harper
RouteCounty Highway 1485
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29306, -97.96722
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 40 Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 40 Ave 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 NE 40 Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NE 40 Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NE 40 Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.