US Bridges

Lincoln Street over Dry Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Lincoln at Elpyco · Structure no. 5304008700DC120

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Street over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lincoln Street over Dry Creek 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2039. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLincoln Street
CrossesDry Creek
LocationLincoln at Elpyco
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67194, -97.27834
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2006)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Lincoln Street over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Lincoln Street 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 Lincoln Street over Dry Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Street over Dry Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Street over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.