Fifth Street over Sand Creek
GoodHarvey County, Kansas · Fifth Street and Park Pla · Structure no. 520500400000005
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,295
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fifth Street over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fifth Street over Sand Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,295 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2043. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fifth Street over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fifth 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 Fifth Street over Sand Creek carry?
About 1,295 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Fifth Street over Sand Creek?
The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Fifth Street over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.