US Bridges

NW 60th St. over Trib. to West Emma Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 2.0S 2.9W of Hesston · Structure no. 000400805105600

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 60th St. over Trib. to West Emma Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying NW 60th St. over Trib. to West Emma Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNW 60th St.
CrossesTrib. to West Emma Creek
Location2.0S 2.9W of Hesston
RouteCounty Highway 4014
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11583, -97.48028
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic53 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 NW 60th St. over Trib. to West Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 60th St. over Trib. to West 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 60th St. over Trib. to West Emma Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NW 60th St. over Trib. to West Emma Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NW 60th St. over Trib. to West Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.