US Bridges

SW 140th Ave over West Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 0.7N 2.3W of Midway · Structure no. 000390715006903

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 140th Ave over West Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 140th Ave over West Sandy Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 140th Ave
CrossesWest Sandy Creek
Location0.7N 2.3W of Midway
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.16372, -98.29358
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.1 US tons
Inventory rating10.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic20 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$288,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 140th Ave over West Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 140th Ave over West 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SW 140th Ave over West Sandy Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is SW 140th Ave over West Sandy Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SW 140th Ave over West Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.