US Bridges

215th W Rminorcol over Dry Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 215THW 0.5 N of 13THN · Structure no. 000870793006146

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
852
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

215th W Rminorcol over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 215th W Rminorcol over Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 852 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries215th W Rminorcol
CrossesDry Creek
Location215THW 0.5 N of 13THN
RouteCounty Highway 8743
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71397, -97.58925
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic852 (2022)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2044
Trucks13%
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 215th W Rminorcol over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 215th W Rminorcol over Dry 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 2023.

How much traffic does 215th W Rminorcol over Dry Creek carry?

About 852 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 215th W Rminorcol over Dry Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 215th W Rminorcol over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.