US Bridges

87THS Local RD over Dry Creek

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Sedgwick County, Kansas · 87THS 0.3 E of Ridge · Structure no. 000870811206400

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

87THS Local RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 87THS Local RD over Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries87THS Local RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location87THS 0.3 E of Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 2373
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.53478, -97.41981
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 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 traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic70 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 87THS Local RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 87THS Local RD over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 87THS Local RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 87THS Local RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 87THS Local RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.