US Bridges

31st Street South over Big Slough South Trib.

GoodPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 31st ST S at Glenn · Structure no. 5304008700LBS30

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

31st Street South over Big Slough South Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying 31st Street South over Big Slough South Trib. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries31st Street South
CrossesBig Slough South Trib.
Location31st ST S at Glenn
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63693, -97.36175
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2006)
Projected traffic11,500 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 31st Street South over Big Slough South Trib. built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 31st Street South over Big Slough South Trib. 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 31st Street South over Big Slough South Trib. carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 31st Street South over Big Slough South Trib.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 31st Street South over Big Slough South Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.