US Bridges

9th Street North over Westlink Tributary

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 9th Street at Westlink · Structure no. 530400870CCWR50

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th Street North over Westlink Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 9th Street North over Westlink Tributary in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 785 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries9th Street North
CrossesWestlink Tributary
Location9th Street at Westlink
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70097, -97.45264
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2006)
Projected traffic785 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 9th Street North over Westlink Tributary built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th Street North over Westlink Tributary 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 9th Street North over Westlink Tributary carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 9th Street North over Westlink Tributary?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 9th Street North over Westlink Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.