US Bridges

63rd S over Clearwater Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 63RDS 0.5 E of 263RDW · Structure no. 000870787506340

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

63rd S over Clearwater Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying 63rd S over Clearwater Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries63rd S
CrossesClearwater Creek
Location63RDS 0.5 E of 263RDW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57654, -97.63448
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic70 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 63rd S over Clearwater Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 63rd S 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 63rd S over Clearwater Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 63rd S over Clearwater Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 63rd S over Clearwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.