US Bridges

NB U-81/EB 47th ST over Big Slough (flood Chnl)

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.17 MI W I-135 · Structure no. 999908100877891

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,689
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB U-81/EB 47th ST over Big Slough (flood Chnl) is a concrete continuous slab carrying NB U-81/EB 47th ST over Big Slough (flood Chnl) 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.

It carries about 11,689 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,166 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesNB U-81/EB 47th ST
CrossesBig Slough (flood Chnl)
Location0.17 MI W I-135
RouteU.S. Route 81
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60778, -97.32833
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,689 (2023)
Projected traffic12,166 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NB U-81/EB 47th ST over Big Slough (flood Chnl) built?

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

What condition is NB U-81/EB 47th ST over Big Slough (flood Chnl) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NB U-81/EB 47th ST over Big Slough (flood Chnl) carry?

About 11,689 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NB U-81/EB 47th ST over Big Slough (flood Chnl)?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns NB U-81/EB 47th ST over Big Slough (flood Chnl)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.