SW 70 RD over Trib. to Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarper County, Kansas · 3.3N 2.5E of Waldron · Structure no. 000390731507060
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 70 RD over Trib. to Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 70 RD over Trib. to Sandy Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 70 RD over Trib. to Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 70 RD over Trib. to Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does SW 70 RD over Trib. to Sandy Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SW 70 RD over Trib. to Sandy Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SW 70 RD over Trib. to Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.