13th Street North over Big Slough
FairSedgwick County, Kansas · 1300 Ft E of Ridge RD · Structure no. 430400870000281
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
13th Street North over Big Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying 13th Street North over Big Slough in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2039. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 13th Street North over Big Slough built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is 13th Street North over Big Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does 13th Street North over Big Slough carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 13th Street North over Big Slough?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns 13th Street North over Big Slough?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.