US Bridges

EB US 50 HWY over Sand CR & RR & Ped Pass

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 1.36 MI W K-15 W JCT · Structure no. 999905000401061

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
491 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,421
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB US 50 HWY over Sand CR & RR & Ped Pass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB US 50 HWY over Sand CR & RR & Ped Pass in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 4,421 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,394 by 2044. The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesEB US 50 HWY
CrossesSand CR & RR & Ped Pass
Location1.36 MI W K-15 W JCT
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02611, -97.36111
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length491 ft (149.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,421 (2023)
Projected traffic5,394 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 EB US 50 HWY over Sand CR & RR & Ped Pass built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB US 50 HWY over Sand CR & RR & Ped Pass 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does EB US 50 HWY over Sand CR & RR & Ped Pass carry?

About 4,421 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is EB US 50 HWY over Sand CR & RR & Ped Pass?

The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns EB US 50 HWY over Sand CR & RR & Ped Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.