US Bridges

NW 60th RD over W. Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 5.5W of Attica · Structure no. 000390709906800

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
113 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 60th RD over W. Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying NW 60th RD over W. Sandy Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 60th RD
CrossesW. Sandy Creek
Location5.5W of Attica
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.23888, -98.331
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 NW 60th RD over W. Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 60th RD over W. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NW 60th RD over W. Sandy Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is NW 60th RD over W. Sandy Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns NW 60th RD over W. Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.