US Bridges

Broadway over Big Slough Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Broadway at 44 TH St. S · Structure no. 5304008700LBS25

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over Big Slough Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Broadway over Big Slough Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBroadway
CrossesBig Slough Creek
LocationBroadway at 44 TH St. S
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61366, -97.33406
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2006)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Broadway over Big Slough Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway over Big Slough 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 Broadway over Big Slough Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over Big Slough Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Broadway over Big Slough Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.