US Bridges

Gilbert over Spring Branch

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Gilbert W of Greenwich · Structure no. 53040087000B275

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilbert over Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Gilbert over Spring Branch in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGilbert
CrossesSpring Branch
LocationGilbert W of Greenwich
RouteCity Street 2471
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67565, -97.20909
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2011)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Gilbert over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilbert 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 Gilbert over Spring Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gilbert over Spring Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Gilbert over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.