US Bridges

Ford St. (77th) over Spasticville Slough

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Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.25 Mi. W of Broadway · Structure no. 428550876618012

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,535
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ford St. (77th) over Spasticville Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Ford St. (77th) over Spasticville Slough in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 3,535 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFord St. (77th)
CrossesSpasticville Slough
Location0.25 Mi. W of Broadway
RouteCity Street 6618
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82506, -97.34133
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 traffic3,535 (2015)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 Ford St. (77th) over Spasticville Slough built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ford St. (77th) over Spasticville Slough 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ford St. (77th) over Spasticville Slough carry?

About 3,535 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ford St. (77th) over Spasticville Slough?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ford St. (77th) over Spasticville Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.