US Bridges

63rd St. S. over Dry Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 63rd ST S. at Woodlawn · Structure no. 406800870710004

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,110
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

63rd St. S. over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 63rd St. S. over Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 14,110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries63rd St. S.
CrossesDry Creek
Location63rd ST S. at Woodlawn
RouteCity Street C-718
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57701, -97.26229
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,110 (2015)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
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 63rd St. S. over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 63rd St. S. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 63rd St. S. over Dry Creek carry?

About 14,110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 63rd St. S. over Dry Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 63rd St. S. over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.