US Bridges

85th ST.(5th St.) over Spasticvilleslough

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Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.5 Mi. E Valley Center · Structure no. 428550876622013

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,660
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

85th ST.(5th St.) over Spasticvilleslough is a concrete culvert carrying 85th ST.(5th St.) over Spasticvilleslough in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries85th ST.(5th St.)
CrossesSpasticvilleslough
Location1.5 Mi. E Valley Center
RouteCity Street 6622
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83904, -97.34494
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,660 (2015)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 85th ST.(5th St.) over Spasticvilleslough built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 85th ST.(5th St.) over Spasticvilleslough 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 85th ST.(5th St.) over Spasticvilleslough carry?

About 4,660 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 85th ST.(5th St.) over Spasticvilleslough?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 85th ST.(5th St.) over Spasticvilleslough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.