Ee Road over Sand Creek
PoorPosted for loadTrego County, Kansas · 13.0S 5.6W Trego Center · Structure no. 000980533404800
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ee Road over Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ee Road over Sand Creek in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ee Road over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ee Road over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Ee Road over Sand Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Ee Road over Sand Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Ee Road over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.