US Bridges

E Dutch Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 6.5E of Hesston · Structure no. 000400823605560

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Dutch Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying E Dutch Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE Dutch Ave
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
Location6.5E of Hesston
RouteCounty Highway 4016
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14431, -97.30705
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2006)
Projected traffic47 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 Trib. to Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Dutch Ave over Trib. to 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 Trib. to Sand Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Dutch Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E Dutch Ave over Trib. to Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.