US Bridges

Todd over Spring Branch

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Sedgwick County, Kansas · Todd at Boston · Structure no. 53040087000TB10

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Todd over Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Todd over Spring Branch in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTodd
CrossesSpring Branch
LocationTodd at Boston
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66602, -97.21825
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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
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 Todd over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Todd 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Todd over Spring Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Todd over Spring Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Todd over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.