US Bridges

W 13th Local Rd. over Dry Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 13THN 0.9 E of 215THW · Structure no. 000870793906160

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 13th Local Rd. over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W 13th Local Rd. over Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW 13th Local Rd.
CrossesDry Creek
Location13THN 0.9 E of 215THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70724, -97.57194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 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 traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic50 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 W 13th Local Rd. over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 13th Local Rd. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does W 13th Local Rd. over Dry Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W 13th Local Rd. over Dry Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W 13th Local Rd. over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.