US Bridges

Rs 2206 71st S over Trib. to Clearwater Ck.

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 71STS 0.9 E of 247THW · Structure no. 000000000871540

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
497
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2206 71st S over Trib. to Clearwater Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 2206 71st S over Trib. to Clearwater Ck. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 497 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 2206 71st S
CrossesTrib. to Clearwater Ck.
Location71STS 0.9 E of 247THW
RouteCounty Highway 2206
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56232, -97.60808
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic497 (2022)
Projected traffic606 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 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 Rs 2206 71st S over Trib. to Clearwater Ck. built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2206 71st S over Trib. to Clearwater Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 2206 71st S over Trib. to Clearwater Ck. carry?

About 497 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2206 71st S over Trib. to Clearwater Ck.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2206 71st S over Trib. to Clearwater Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.