US Bridges

SE 60 Ave over Sand Creek

Good

Pratt County, Kansas · 1.3N 3.0E of Sawyer · Structure no. 000760679006407

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 60 Ave over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE 60 Ave over Sand Creek in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSE 60 Ave
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.3N 3.0E of Sawyer
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.5181, -98.62957
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SE 60 Ave over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 60 Ave 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SE 60 Ave over Sand Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE 60 Ave over Sand Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SE 60 Ave over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.