US Bridges

Woodlawn Blvd. over Spring Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Woodlawn S. of Park Lane · Structure no. 406800870709001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,590
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlawn Blvd. over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Woodlawn Blvd. over Spring Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,590 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodlawn Blvd.
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationWoodlawn S. of Park Lane
RouteCity Street C-716
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.53322, -97.26187
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,590 (2015)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Woodlawn Blvd. over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodlawn Blvd. over 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 Woodlawn Blvd. over Spring Creek carry?

About 3,590 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Woodlawn Blvd. over Spring Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Woodlawn Blvd. over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.