US Bridges

11th Street North over West Branch Dry Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 11th ST at Williamsburg · Structure no. 5304008700DC215

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th Street North over West Branch Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 11th Street North over West Branch Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries11th Street North
CrossesWest Branch Dry Creek
Location11th ST at Williamsburg
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70473, -97.27759
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2006)
Projected traffic400 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 11th Street North over West Branch Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11th Street North over West Branch 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 11th Street North over West Branch Dry Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 11th Street North over West Branch Dry Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 11th Street North over West Branch Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.