US Bridges

Anderson Avenue over Trib. to Sand Cr.

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 0.5S of Newton · Structure no. 520500400000006

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson Avenue over Trib. to Sand Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying Anderson Avenue over Trib. to Sand Cr. in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAnderson Avenue
CrossesTrib. to Sand Cr.
Location0.5S of Newton
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01351, -97.35494
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2019)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

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 Anderson Avenue over Trib. to Sand Cr. built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anderson Avenue over Trib. to Sand Cr. 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 Anderson Avenue over Trib. to Sand Cr. carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Anderson Avenue over Trib. to Sand Cr.?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson Avenue over Trib. to Sand Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.