US Bridges

SW 84th ST over Sand Creek

GoodPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 7.5S 3.8W of Newton · Structure no. 000400811705840

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 84th ST over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SW 84th ST over Sand 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSW 84th ST
CrossesSand Creek
Location7.5S 3.8W of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94139, -97.415
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 84th ST over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 84th ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SW 84th ST over Sand Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is SW 84th ST over Sand Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SW 84th ST over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.