US Bridges

87th over Small Stream

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 3.0E 1.1S of Clearwater · Structure no. 000870809006461

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

87th over Small Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying 87th over Small Stream in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. 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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Carries87th
CrossesSmall Stream
Location3.0E 1.1S of Clearwater
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.48997, -97.44186
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 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 traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 87th over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 87th over Small Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 87th over Small Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 87th over Small Stream?

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 87th over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.