279th W over Clearwater Creek
GoodSedgwick County, Kansas · 1.0E 1.7S of Garden Plain · Structure no. 000870785006267
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
279th W over Clearwater Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 279th W over Clearwater Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 279th W over Clearwater Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is 279th W over Clearwater 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 2024.
How much traffic does 279th W over Clearwater Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 279th W over Clearwater Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 279th W over Clearwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.