US Bridges

87th ST S Loc Rd. over Jocelyn Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 87THS 0.4 E of 359THW · Structure no. 000870775406400

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

87th ST S Loc Rd. over Jocelyn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 87th ST S Loc Rd. over Jocelyn Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries87th ST S Loc Rd.
CrossesJocelyn Creek
Location87THS 0.4 E of 359THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.53269, -97.74647
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 87th ST S Loc Rd. over Jocelyn Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 87th ST S Loc Rd. over Jocelyn 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 87th ST S Loc Rd. over Jocelyn Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 87th ST S Loc Rd. over Jocelyn Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 87th ST S Loc Rd. over Jocelyn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.