US Bridges

N West RD over East Emma Creek

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 2.5W 3.3N of Newton · Structure no. 000400815005622

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N West RD over East Emma Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N West RD over East Emma Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN West RD
CrossesEast Emma Creek
Location2.5W 3.3N of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.09833, -97.39028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic28 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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N West RD over East Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is N West RD over East Emma Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does N West RD over East Emma Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is N West RD over East Emma Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns N West RD over East Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.