US Bridges

NE 48th ST over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.0E of North Newton · Structure no. 000400821305620

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 48th ST over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying NE 48th ST over Sand Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 48th ST
CrossesSand Creek
Location2.0N 1.0E of North Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.10083, -97.33194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic28 by 2042
Trucks5%
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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 48th ST over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 48th ST over Sand 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 NE 48th ST over Sand Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 48th ST over Sand Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NE 48th ST over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.