CR 240 over Sand Creek
GoodRush County, Kansas · 0.1N 1.0W of Lacrosse · Structure no. 000830605005009
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 240 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 240 over Sand Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 70 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 240 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 240 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 2023.
How much traffic does CR 240 over Sand Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 240 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 240 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.