30th Rd. over Sand Creek
FairRice County, Kansas · 1.4N 14.5E of Sterling · Structure no. 000800755005421
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
30th Rd. over Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 30th Rd. over Sand Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 30th Rd. over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is 30th Rd. 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 30th Rd. over Sand Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 30th Rd. over Sand Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 30th Rd. over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.