US Bridges

Geo Washington Bld over Dry Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Geo. Wash. at Belaire · Structure no. 430400876810020

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geo Washington Bld over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Geo Washington Bld over Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 61 years old, older 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,750 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGeo Washington Bld
CrossesDry Creek
LocationGeo. Wash. at Belaire
RouteCity Street 6810
StateKansas
Coordinates37.6537, -97.29297
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic4,600 (2006)
Projected traffic5,750 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Geo Washington Bld over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Geo Washington Bld 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Geo Washington Bld over Dry Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Geo Washington Bld over Dry Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Geo Washington Bld over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.