US Bridges

Rs 1899 over Sandy Arroyo Creek

GoodPosted for load

Stanton County, Kansas · 3.0E 5.0S of Johnson City · Structure no. 000000000940120

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1899 over Sandy Arroyo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1899 over Sandy Arroyo Creek in Stanton County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 1899
CrossesSandy Arroyo Creek
Location3.0E 5.0S of Johnson City
RouteCounty Highway 1899
StateKansas
Coordinates37.48809, -101.68971
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2009)
Projected traffic25 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 1899 over Sandy Arroyo Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1899 over Sandy Arroyo 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1899 over Sandy Arroyo Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Rs 1899 over Sandy Arroyo Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1899 over Sandy Arroyo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.