US Bridges

FAU 6802 Z00 Blvd over Big Ditch Floodway

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Zoo Blvd 0.6 N of 13THN · Structure no. 000000000870380

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
547 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
29,450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6802 Z00 Blvd over Big Ditch Floodway is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAU 6802 Z00 Blvd over Big Ditch Floodway in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 52 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 29,450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,935 by 2041. The structure is 547 ft (166.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 6802 Z00 Blvd
CrossesBig Ditch Floodway
LocationZoo Blvd 0.6 N of 13THN
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71556, -97.40147
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length547 ft (166.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,450 (2021)
Projected traffic35,935 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 6802 Z00 Blvd over Big Ditch Floodway built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is FAU 6802 Z00 Blvd over Big Ditch Floodway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 6802 Z00 Blvd over Big Ditch Floodway carry?

About 29,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6802 Z00 Blvd over Big Ditch Floodway?

The structure is 547 ft (166.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6802 Z00 Blvd over Big Ditch Floodway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.