US Bridges

Pawnee (23rd S) over Spring Branch Trib. # 1

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 23RDS 0.8E of 127th E · Structure no. 000000000871780

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,914
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pawnee (23rd S) over Spring Branch Trib. # 1 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pawnee (23rd S) over Spring Branch Trib. # 1 in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,914 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPawnee (23rd S)
CrossesSpring Branch Trib. # 1
Location23RDS 0.8E of 127th E
RouteCounty Highway 8708
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.65017, -97.17569
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,914 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 Pawnee (23rd S) over Spring Branch Trib. # 1 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pawnee (23rd S) over Spring Branch Trib. # 1 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pawnee (23rd S) over Spring Branch Trib. # 1 carry?

About 2,914 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pawnee (23rd S) over Spring Branch Trib. # 1?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pawnee (23rd S) over Spring Branch Trib. # 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.