US Bridges

N. Ash Street over Sand Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 9th St. and Ash · Structure no. 520500400000065

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,335
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Ash Street over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying N. Ash Street over Sand Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,335 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,335 by 2043. The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN. Ash Street
CrossesSand Creek
Location9th St. and Ash
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05283, -97.35081
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length237 ft (72.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,335 (2016)
Projected traffic1,335 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 N. Ash Street over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Ash 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 N. Ash Street over Sand Creek carry?

About 1,335 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N. Ash Street over Sand Creek?

The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns N. Ash Street over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.