US Bridges

13th Street N over Beech Lake

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 13th E of Webb · Structure no. 530400870EBGC20

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Street N over Beech Lake is a concrete slab carrying 13th Street N over Beech Lake in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries13th Street N
CrossesBeech Lake
Location13th E of Webb
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70844, -97.22489
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2006)
Projected traffic16,000 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 13th Street N over Beech Lake built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th Street N over Beech Lake 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 13th Street N over Beech Lake carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 13th Street N over Beech Lake?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Street N over Beech Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.