US Bridges

S Hillside RD over Trib. to Gooseberry Ck.

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 2.5E 9.3S of Newton · Structure no. 000400825005868

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Hillside RD over Trib. to Gooseberry Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying S Hillside RD over Trib. to Gooseberry Ck. 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS Hillside RD
CrossesTrib. to Gooseberry Ck.
Location2.5E 9.3S of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.91556, -97.29972
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 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 traffic15 (2006)
Projected traffic18 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 S Hillside RD over Trib. to Gooseberry Ck. built?

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

What condition is S Hillside RD over Trib. to Gooseberry Ck. 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 S Hillside RD over Trib. to Gooseberry Ck. carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is S Hillside RD over Trib. to Gooseberry Ck.?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S Hillside RD over Trib. to Gooseberry Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.