US Bridges

87th/TYLER over Dry Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 5.0W 3.2N of Haysville · Structure no. 000870809006288

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
371
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

87th/TYLER over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 87th/TYLER over Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries87th/TYLER
CrossesDry Creek
Location5.0W 3.2N of Haysville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61055, -97.44403
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 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 width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2022)
Projected traffic600 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 87th/TYLER over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 87th/TYLER over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 87th/TYLER over Dry Creek carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 87th/TYLER over Dry Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 87th/TYLER over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.