US Bridges

31st S over Mid. Br. Clearwater Ck.

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Sedgwick County, Kansas · 31STS 0.6 E of 263RDW · Structure no. 000870787606260

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

31st S over Mid. Br. Clearwater Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying 31st S over Mid. Br. Clearwater Ck. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries31st S
CrossesMid. Br. Clearwater Ck.
Location31STS 0.6 E of 263RDW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63427, -97.632
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 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 traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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 31st S over Mid. Br. Clearwater Ck. built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 31st S over Mid. Br. Clearwater Ck. 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 31st S over Mid. Br. Clearwater Ck. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 31st S over Mid. Br. Clearwater Ck.?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 31st S over Mid. Br. Clearwater Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.