US Bridges

Local Road 59th N over Trib. to Dry Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 59THN(UNION) 0.5EOF183RDW · Structure no. 000870797506045

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road 59th N over Trib. to Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Road 59th N over Trib. to Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road 59th N
CrossesTrib. to Dry Creek
Location59THN(UNION) 0.5EOF183RDW
RouteCounty Highway 20766
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.78633, -97.54506
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (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 Local Road 59th N over Trib. to Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road 59th N over Trib. to 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Local Road 59th N over Trib. to Dry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local Road 59th N over Trib. to Dry Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road 59th N over Trib. to Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.