US Bridges

Mcnew RD 16.70 over Sand Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 6.3S 0.2E of Hutchinson · Structure no. 000780757005804

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcnew RD 16.70 over Sand Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcnew RD 16.70 over Sand Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMcnew RD 16.70
CrossesSand Creek
Location6.3S 0.2E of Hutchinson
RouteCounty Highway 2052
StateKansas
Coordinates37.96744, -97.92199
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2021)
Projected traffic110 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 Mcnew RD 16.70 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcnew RD 16.70 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mcnew RD 16.70 over Sand Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mcnew RD 16.70 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mcnew RD 16.70 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.