US Bridges

Broadway Street over Sand Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · Broadway & Park Place · Structure no. 420500404104024

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Street over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Broadway Street over Sand Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBroadway Street
CrossesSand Creek
LocationBroadway & Park Place
RouteCity Street C4104
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04994, -97.35564
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2016)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Broadway Street over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway Street over Sand Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway Street over Sand Creek carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Street over Sand Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Street over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.