US Bridges

N 215th Local Rd. over Big Slough

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 215THW 0.5 N of 77THN · Structure no. 000870793005985

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 215th Local Rd. over Big Slough is a concrete culvert carrying N 215th Local Rd. over Big Slough in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN 215th Local Rd.
CrossesBig Slough
Location215THW 0.5 N of 77THN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83217, -97.59211
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 215th Local Rd. over Big Slough built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 215th 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N 215th Local Rd. over Big Slough carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is N 215th Local Rd. over Big Slough?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N 215th Local Rd. over Big Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.