US Bridges

W 85th Local Rd. over Big Slough

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 85THN 0.2 E of 263RDW · Structure no. 000870787205980

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 85th Local Rd. over Big Slough is a concrete culvert carrying W 85th Local Rd. over Big Slough in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW 85th Local Rd.
CrossesBig Slough
Location85THN 0.2 E of 263RDW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83961, -97.6435
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 85th Local Rd. over Big Slough built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 85th Local Rd. over Big Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does W 85th Local Rd. over Big Slough carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W 85th Local Rd. over Big Slough?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns W 85th Local Rd. over Big Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.