US Bridges

263rd W R Min Coll over Clearwater Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 263RDW 0.5 N of 47THS · Structure no. 000870787006285

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
921
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

263rd W R Min Coll over Clearwater Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 263rd W R Min Coll over Clearwater Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 921 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,224 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries263rd W R Min Coll
CrossesClearwater Creek
Location263RDW 0.5 N of 47THS
RouteCounty Highway 8765
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61211, -97.64311
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic921 (2022)
Projected traffic1,224 by 2044
Trucks25%
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 263rd W R Min Coll over Clearwater Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 263rd W R Min Coll 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 263rd W R Min Coll over Clearwater Creek carry?

About 921 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is 263rd W R Min Coll over Clearwater Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 263rd W R Min Coll over Clearwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.