SW 14th ST over Sand Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarvey County, Kansas · 1.5S 0.7W of Newton · Structure no. 000400817705720
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 255 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 14th ST over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SW 14th ST over Sand 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 14th ST over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 14th ST over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SW 14th ST over Sand Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SW 14th ST over Sand Creek?
The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SW 14th ST over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.