SW 40th RD over Sandy Creek
GoodHarper County, Kansas · 0.5N 4.2E of Corwin · Structure no. 000390721707000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 208 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 40th RD over Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW 40th RD over Sandy Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 40th RD over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 40th RD over Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does SW 40th RD over Sandy Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is SW 40th RD over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SW 40th RD over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.