US Bridges

B-22.4 Local over Gooseberry Creek

PoorPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 8.5S 1.9E of Newton · Structure no. 000400823405860

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B-22.4 Local over Gooseberry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying B-22.4 Local over Gooseberry 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 4 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesB-22.4 Local
CrossesGooseberry Creek
Location8.5S 1.9E of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92667, -97.31028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2017)
Projected traffic3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was B-22.4 Local over Gooseberry Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is B-22.4 Local over Gooseberry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does B-22.4 Local over Gooseberry Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is B-22.4 Local over Gooseberry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns B-22.4 Local over Gooseberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.