US Bridges

143rd St. E over Spring Br. Trib

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 143rd St. S of Kellogg · Structure no. 5304008700SBT03

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

143rd St. E over Spring Br. Trib is a concrete culvert carrying 143rd St. E over Spring Br. Trib in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries143rd St. E
CrossesSpring Br. Trib
Location143rd St. S of Kellogg
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67781, -97.17127
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2006)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 143rd St. E over Spring Br. Trib built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 143rd St. E over Spring Br. 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 143rd St. E over Spring Br. Trib carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 143rd St. E over Spring Br. Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 143rd St. E over Spring Br. Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.