US Bridges

37th Street North over Big Slough Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 37th N West of Ridge Road · Structure no. 5304008700UBS30

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

37th Street North over Big Slough Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 37th Street North over Big Slough Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 54 years old, older 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries37th Street North
CrossesBig Slough Creek
Location37th N West of Ridge Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75211, -97.43144
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2006)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 37th Street North over Big Slough Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is 37th Street North over Big Slough 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 37th Street North over Big Slough Creek carry?

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

How long is 37th Street North over Big Slough Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns 37th Street North over Big Slough Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.