US Bridges

63rd over Small Stream

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.0N 4.3W of Haysville · Structure no. 000870809706340

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

63rd over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying 63rd over Small Stream in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries63rd
CrossesSmall Stream
Location1.0N 4.3W of Haysville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.5784, -97.42994
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic60 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 63rd over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 63rd over Small Stream 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 63rd over Small Stream carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 63rd over Small Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 63rd over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.