NW 72nd St. over Trib. to Emma Creek
GoodHarvey County, Kansas · 1.0S 3.3W of Hesston · Structure no. 000400803705580
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 72nd St. over Trib. to Emma Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying NW 72nd St. over Trib. to Emma Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 72nd St. over Trib. to Emma Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 72nd St. over Trib. to Emma 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does NW 72nd St. over Trib. to Emma Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is NW 72nd St. over Trib. to Emma Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns NW 72nd St. over Trib. to Emma Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.