US Bridges

R-22.2 Local over Sand Creek

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 7.5N 1.8E of Newton · Structure no. 000400823205540

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R-22.2 Local over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying R-22.2 Local over Sand Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesR-22.2 Local
CrossesSand Creek
Location7.5N 1.8E of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15889, -97.31111
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 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 traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was R-22.2 Local over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is R-22.2 Local 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 R-22.2 Local over Sand Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is R-22.2 Local over Sand Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns R-22.2 Local over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.