US Bridges

NE 70 Ave over Sand Creek

Good

Harper County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.0W of Danville · Structure no. 000390757006766

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 70 Ave over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NE 70 Ave over Sand Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,043 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 70 Ave
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.5S 1.0W of Danville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25931, -97.91256
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic2,043 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$465,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 70 Ave over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 70 Ave over Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does NE 70 Ave over Sand Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is NE 70 Ave over Sand Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NE 70 Ave over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.