US Bridges

Rs 2215(RIVER Rd) over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Kearny County, Kansas · 3.0S 9.9W of Lakin · Structure no. 000000000470270

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2215(RIVER Rd) over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 2215(RIVER Rd) over Sand Creek in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2215(RIVER Rd)
CrossesSand Creek
Location3.0S 9.9W of Lakin
RouteCounty Highway 2215
CountyKearny County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.89631, -101.43506
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 2215(RIVER Rd) over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2215(RIVER Rd) over Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 2215(RIVER Rd) over Sand Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2215(RIVER Rd) over Sand Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2215(RIVER Rd) over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.