US Bridges

NE 5 Ave R.5-3.2 over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 4.8N of Harper · Structure no. 000390743506642

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
96 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 5 Ave R.5-3.2 over Sand Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 5 Ave R.5-3.2 over Sand Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 5 Ave R.5-3.2
CrossesSand Creek
Location4.8N of Harper
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.35147, -98.03089
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.3 US tons
Inventory rating3.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 5 Ave R.5-3.2 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 5 Ave R.5-3.2 over Sand 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 NE 5 Ave R.5-3.2 over Sand Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is NE 5 Ave R.5-3.2 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns NE 5 Ave R.5-3.2 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.