US Bridges

E Dutch Ave over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 6.5N 1.4E of Newton · Structure no. 000400821905560

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Dutch Ave over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Dutch Ave over Sand Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE Dutch Ave
CrossesSand Creek
Location6.5N 1.4E of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 4016
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14444, -97.31889
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic23 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 E Dutch Ave over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Dutch Ave 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 E Dutch Ave over Sand Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Dutch Ave over Sand Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E Dutch Ave over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.