US Bridges

Park RD over Mid. Br. Clearwater Ck.

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.0W of Lake Afton · Structure no. 000000000871000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park RD over Mid. Br. Clearwater Ck. is a concrete slab carrying Park RD over Mid. Br. Clearwater Ck. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPark RD
CrossesMid. Br. Clearwater Ck.
Location0.0W of Lake Afton
RouteCounty Highway 362
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.6197, -97.62991
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park RD over Mid. Br. Clearwater Ck. built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park RD over Mid. Br. Clearwater Ck. 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 Park RD over Mid. Br. Clearwater Ck. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Park RD over Mid. Br. Clearwater Ck.?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Park RD over Mid. Br. Clearwater Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.