US Bridges

215th W Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 3.7N of Goddard · Structure no. 000870793006163

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
788
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

215th W Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek is a steel culvert carrying 215th W Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 788 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 962 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries215th W Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Dry Creek
Location3.7N of Goddard
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70313, -97.58921
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic788 (2022)
Projected traffic962 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$80,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 215th W Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 215th W Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 215th W Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek carry?

About 788 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 215th W Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 215th W Local Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.