US Bridges

N Sand Hill Road over Unnamed Stream

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 10.0W 1.0S of Hesston · Structure no. 000400789005580

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Sand Hill Road over Unnamed Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying N Sand Hill Road over Unnamed Stream in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN Sand Hill Road
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location10.0W 1.0S of Hesston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.13028, -97.62895
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic29 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 N Sand Hill Road over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Sand Hill Road over Unnamed Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N Sand Hill Road over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is N Sand Hill Road over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N Sand Hill Road over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.