US Bridges

Tyler Rd. over Big Slough

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 400 N of 45th St. · Structure no. 000870809006069

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,205
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyler Rd. over Big Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tyler Rd. over Big Slough in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 2,205 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTyler Rd.
CrossesBig Slough
Location400 N of 45th St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7674, -97.44478
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 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 traffic2,205 (2012)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2043
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tyler Rd. over Big Slough built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tyler 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Tyler Rd. over Big Slough carry?

About 2,205 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Tyler Rd. over Big Slough?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Tyler Rd. over Big Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.