50 E over Sand Creek
GoodSheridan County, Kansas · 0.3S 5.0E of Hoxie · Structure no. 000900497003888
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
50 E over Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 50 E over Sand Creek in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 50 E over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is 50 E 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 50 E over Sand Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is 50 E over Sand Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 50 E over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.