US Bridges

Boston over Dry Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Boston at Parklane · Structure no. 5304008700DC110

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boston over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Boston over Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBoston
CrossesDry Creek
LocationBoston at Parklane
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66725, -97.27877
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2006)
Projected traffic750 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boston over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Boston over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Boston over Dry Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Boston over Dry Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Boston over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.