US Bridges

23rd S over Trib. to Polecat Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.2E 1.0S of Garden Plain · Structure no. 000870783206240

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd S over Trib. to Polecat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 23rd S over Trib. to Polecat Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries23rd S
CrossesTrib. to Polecat Creek
Location0.2E 1.0S of Garden Plain
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64854, -97.6765
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 23rd S over Trib. to Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23rd S over Trib. to Polecat 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 23rd S over Trib. to Polecat Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 23rd S over Trib. to Polecat Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 23rd S over Trib. to Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.