US Bridges

W 79th ST S over Dry Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 79THS 0.6 E of West ST · Structure no. 000000000871850

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,953
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 79th ST S over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W 79th ST S over Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,953 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,303 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW 79th ST S
CrossesDry Creek
Location79THS 0.6 E of West ST
RouteCounty Highway 5970
StateKansas
Coordinates37.54975, -97.37798
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,953 (2022)
Projected traffic2,303 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 W 79th ST S over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 79th ST S over Dry Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W 79th ST S over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,953 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W 79th ST S over Dry Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns W 79th ST S over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.