US Bridges

W 85th ST Local RD over Big Slough

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.4E 2.0S of Mount Hope · Structure no. 000870785405980

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 85th ST Local RD over Big Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying W 85th ST Local RD over Big Slough in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW 85th ST Local RD
CrossesBig Slough
Location0.4E 2.0S of Mount Hope
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83956, -97.65742
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic50 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 W 85th ST Local RD over Big Slough built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 85th ST Local RD over Big Slough 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 2023.

How much traffic does W 85th ST Local RD over Big Slough carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W 85th ST Local RD over Big Slough?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W 85th ST Local RD over Big Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.