US Bridges

K23 HWY over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Sheridan County, Kansas · 0.68MI S Jt U24 · Structure no. 999902300900171

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
194 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,031
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K23 HWY over Sand Creek is a concrete slab carrying K23 HWY over Sand Creek in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,031 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,389 by 2044. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesK23 HWY
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.68MI S Jt U24
RouteState Highway 23
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.3475, -100.44167
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,031 (2023)
Projected traffic1,389 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K23 HWY over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is K23 HWY 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 K23 HWY over Sand Creek carry?

About 1,031 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is K23 HWY over Sand Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns K23 HWY over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.