US Bridges

SE 60th St. over Jester Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 5.5S 1.6E of Newton · Structure no. 000400823105800

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 60th St. over Jester Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE 60th St. over Jester Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 60th St.
CrossesJester Creek
Location5.5S 1.6E of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.97028, -97.31528
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2006)
Projected traffic12 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 SE 60th St. over Jester Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 60th St. over Jester 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 SE 60th St. over Jester Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE 60th St. over Jester Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SE 60th St. over Jester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.