US Bridges

Madison Ave. over Trib. to Spring Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Madison E. of Mulberry · Structure no. 406800870708004

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,820
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Ave. over Trib. to Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Madison Ave. over Trib. to Spring Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 10,820 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison Ave.
CrossesTrib. to Spring Creek
LocationMadison E. of Mulberry
RouteCity Street C-708
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.54807, -97.24737
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,820 (2015)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Ave. over Trib. to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Ave. over Trib. to Spring 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Madison Ave. over Trib. to Spring Creek carry?

About 10,820 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Madison Ave. over Trib. to Spring Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Ave. over Trib. to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.