US Bridges

Langdon Road over Sand Creek

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 2.0 S of Langdon · Structure no. 000000000780070

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Langdon Road over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Langdon Road over Sand Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2046. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLangdon Road
CrossesSand Creek
Location2.0 S of Langdon
RouteCounty Highway 360
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82425, -98.3214
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 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 traffic148 (2021)
Projected traffic145 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Langdon Road over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Langdon Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Langdon Road over Sand Creek carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Langdon Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Langdon Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.