SW 60 RD over Wild Cat Creek
FairPosted for loadHarper County, Kansas · 1.0N 2.5E of Spring · Structure no. 000390747507040
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 60 RD over Wild Cat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 60 RD over Wild Cat Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 20 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 60 RD over Wild Cat Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 60 RD over Wild Cat 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 60 RD over Wild Cat Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SW 60 RD over Wild Cat Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SW 60 RD over Wild Cat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.