US Bridges

95th over Santa Fe Railroad

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 2.2E 3.0S of Derby · Structure no. 000870835206420

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,875
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

95th over Santa Fe Railroad is a steel culvert carrying 95th over Santa Fe Railroad in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,875 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,845 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries95th
CrossesSanta Fe Railroad
Location2.2E 3.0S of Derby
RouteCounty Highway 8704
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51898, -97.20646
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,875 (2022)
Projected traffic2,845 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 95th over Santa Fe Railroad built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 95th over Santa Fe Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 95th over Santa Fe Railroad carry?

About 1,875 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 95th over Santa Fe Railroad?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 95th over Santa Fe Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.