US Bridges

NE 70 RD 10.0-DD.0 over Sand Creek

Good

Harper County, Kansas · 4.0N 2.0E of Freeport · Structure no. 000390767006780

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 70 RD 10.0-DD.0 over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 70 RD 10.0-DD.0 over Sand Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 70 RD 10.0-DD.0
CrossesSand Creek
Location4.0N 2.0E of Freeport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25597, -97.82047
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length221 ft (67.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks20%
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$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 70 RD 10.0-DD.0 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 70 RD 10.0-DD.0 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 RD 10.0-DD.0 over Sand Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is NE 70 RD 10.0-DD.0 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NE 70 RD 10.0-DD.0 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.