US Bridges

85th ST.(5th St.) over Trib. to Little Arkansas

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 85th (5th St.) & Kessler · Structure no. 000870815305980

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,105
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

85th ST.(5th St.) over Trib. to Little Arkansas is a concrete culvert carrying 85th ST.(5th St.) over Trib. to Little Arkansas 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 2,105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries85th ST.(5th St.)
CrossesTrib. to Little Arkansas
Location85th (5th St.) & Kessler
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83964, -97.38353
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,105 (2015)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 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 85th ST.(5th St.) over Trib. to Little Arkansas built?

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

What condition is 85th ST.(5th St.) over Trib. to Little Arkansas 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 85th ST.(5th St.) over Trib. to Little Arkansas carry?

About 2,105 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 85th ST.(5th St.) over Trib. to Little Arkansas?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 85th ST.(5th St.) over Trib. to Little Arkansas?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.