US Bridges

W 53rd ST N_RS1805 over Little Slough

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 53RDN 0.6 E of 87THW · Structure no. 000000000871440

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,989
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 53rd ST N_RS1805 over Little Slough is a concrete culvert carrying W 53rd ST N_RS1805 over Little Slough in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 125 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 4,989 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,088 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW 53rd ST N_RS1805
CrossesLittle Slough
Location53RDN 0.6 E of 87THW
RouteCounty Highway 1805
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.78124, -97.43429
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,989 (2022)
Projected traffic6,088 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 W 53rd ST N_RS1805 over Little Slough built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is W 53rd ST N_RS1805 over Little Slough 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does W 53rd ST N_RS1805 over Little Slough carry?

About 4,989 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is W 53rd ST N_RS1805 over Little Slough?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns W 53rd ST N_RS1805 over Little Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.