SW 30 RD P.4-20.0 over Beaver Creek
FairPosted for loadHarper County, Kansas · 4.0E of Shook · Structure no. 000390739406980
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 30 RD P.4-20.0 over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 30 RD P.4-20.0 over Beaver Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 30 RD P.4-20.0 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 30 RD P.4-20.0 over Beaver 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 30 RD P.4-20.0 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SW 30 RD P.4-20.0 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SW 30 RD P.4-20.0 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.