US Bridges

Cranbrook Street over Spring Branch

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Cranbrook East of Clark · Structure no. 530400870000137

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cranbrook Street over Spring Branch is a steel culvert carrying Cranbrook Street over Spring Branch in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesCranbrook Street
CrossesSpring Branch
LocationCranbrook East of Clark
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.65684, -97.21859
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2011)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Cranbrook Street over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cranbrook Street over Spring Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cranbrook Street over Spring Branch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cranbrook Street over Spring Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Cranbrook Street over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.