US Bridges

70 RD 10.0-Z.3 over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 2.0S of Danville · Structure no. 000390759306780

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

70 RD 10.0-Z.3 over Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 70 RD 10.0-Z.3 over Sand Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries70 RD 10.0-Z.3
CrossesSand Creek
Location2.0S of Danville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25514, -97.88951
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks1%
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$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 70 RD 10.0-Z.3 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 70 RD 10.0-Z.3 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 70 RD 10.0-Z.3 over Sand Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 70 RD 10.0-Z.3 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 70 RD 10.0-Z.3 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.