W. First Street over Sand Creek
FairHarvey County, Kansas · W. 1st @ Lakeview Dr. · Structure no. 420500404102010
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 213 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,115
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W. First Street over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W. First Street over Sand Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6,115 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2043. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W. First Street over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is W. First Street 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does W. First Street over Sand Creek carry?
About 6,115 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is W. First Street over Sand Creek?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns W. First Street over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.