US Bridges

Rd. W7 over Sappa Creek

Fair

Norton County, Kansas · 11.0N 7.0W of Norton · Structure no. 000690535003009

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
84 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. W7 over Sappa Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. W7 over Sappa Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. W7
CrossesSappa Creek
Location11.0N 7.0W of Norton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.98798, -100.0195
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. W7 over Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. W7 over Sappa 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rd. W7 over Sappa Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rd. W7 over Sappa Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. W7 over Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.