US Bridges

N Broadway St. over Local Drainage Ditch

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.0N of Wichita · Structure no. 000870821006064

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,120
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Broadway St. over Local Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying N Broadway St. over Local Drainage Ditch 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,696 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN Broadway St.
CrossesLocal Drainage Ditch
Location1.0N of Wichita
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77505, -97.33583
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,120 (2015)
Projected traffic7,696 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Broadway St. over Local Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is N Broadway St. over Local Drainage Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N Broadway St. over Local Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N Broadway St. over Local Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns N Broadway St. over Local Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.