US Bridges

E. 60th ST S. over Snyder Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 3.5S 1.2E of Wellington · Structure no. 000960817206860

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 60th ST S. over Snyder Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. 60th ST S. over Snyder Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 60th ST S.
CrossesSnyder Creek
Location3.5S 1.2E of Wellington
RouteCounty Highway 9612
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.20296, -97.36167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E. 60th ST S. over Snyder Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is E. 60th ST S. over Snyder 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does E. 60th ST S. over Snyder Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is E. 60th ST S. over Snyder Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E. 60th ST S. over Snyder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.