US Bridges

50 W over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Sheridan County, Kansas · 1.6S 5.0W of Hoxie · Structure no. 000900477003921

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

50 W over Sand Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 50 W over Sand Creek in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries50 W
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.6S 5.0W of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33472, -100.535
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 50 W over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is 50 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 50 W over Sand Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 50 W over Sand Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 50 W over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.