K7 HWY over Big Sugar Creek
GoodLinn County, Kansas · 7.18 MI N Njct K52 · Structure no. 999900700540141
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 280 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 795
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K7 HWY over Big Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K7 HWY over Big Sugar Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 795 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 914 by 2044. The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K7 HWY over Big Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is K7 HWY over Big Sugar 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does K7 HWY over Big Sugar Creek carry?
About 795 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is K7 HWY over Big Sugar Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns K7 HWY over Big Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.