US Bridges

80 W (rs 273) over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Sheridan County, Kansas · 2.6S 8.0W of Hoxie · Structure no. 000000000900040

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

80 W (rs 273) over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 80 W (rs 273) over Sand Creek in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries80 W (rs 273)
CrossesSand Creek
Location2.6S 8.0W of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 273
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.31933, -100.59056
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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 traffic105 (2020)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 80 W (rs 273) over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 80 W (rs 273) 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 80 W (rs 273) over Sand Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 80 W (rs 273) over Sand Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 80 W (rs 273) over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.