US Bridges

W. 60th St. S. over Long Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 2N 2.2 W of Perth · Structure no. 000960795806860

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 60th St. S. over Long Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 60th St. S. over Long Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 60th St. S.
CrossesLong Creek
Location2N 2.2 W of Perth
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.2, -97.55083
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
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 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 W. 60th St. S. over Long Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 60th St. S. over Long 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 2023.

How much traffic does W. 60th St. S. over Long Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is W. 60th St. S. over Long Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W. 60th St. S. over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.