US Bridges

Ridge Road over Big Slough Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Ridge and 34th North · Structure no. 4304008700UBS20

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,105
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Big Slough Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ridge Road over Big Slough Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 9,105 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRidge Road
CrossesBig Slough Creek
LocationRidge and 34th North
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.74509, -97.42625
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,105 (2006)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ridge Road over Big Slough Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Road over Big Slough 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 Ridge Road over Big Slough Creek carry?

About 9,105 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Big Slough Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over Big Slough Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.