US Bridges

NE 80 Ave Z.0-9.6 over Sand Creek

Good

Harper County, Kansas · 1.5S of Danville · Structure no. 000390759006766

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 80 Ave Z.0-9.6 over Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 80 Ave Z.0-9.6 over Sand Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 80 Ave Z.0-9.6
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.5S of Danville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.26097, -97.89425
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic50 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 80 Ave Z.0-9.6 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 80 Ave Z.0-9.6 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does NE 80 Ave Z.0-9.6 over Sand Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is NE 80 Ave Z.0-9.6 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns NE 80 Ave Z.0-9.6 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.