US Bridges

SW 60 Ave over Rush Creek

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 2.0E 0.5S of Waldron · Structure no. 000390731007129

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 60 Ave over Rush Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 60 Ave over Rush Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 60 Ave
CrossesRush Creek
Location2.0E 0.5S of Waldron
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates36.99925, -98.14628
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating27 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 60 Ave over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SW 60 Ave over Rush 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SW 60 Ave over Rush Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is SW 60 Ave over Rush Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SW 60 Ave over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.