US Bridges

Rs 597 375st W over Sand Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 375THW 0.9 N of 111THS · Structure no. 000000000870040

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 597 375st W over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 597 375st W over Sand Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2044. The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 597 375st W
CrossesSand Creek
Location375THW 0.9 N of 111THS
RouteCounty Highway 597
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50297, -97.77102
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating75.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2022)
Projected traffic367 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 597 375st W over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 597 375st W 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 597 375st W over Sand Creek carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 597 375st W over Sand Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 597 375st W over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.