Pawnee over Wichita Drainage Canal
FairSedgwick County, Kansas · Pawnee at I-135 · Structure no. 430400876250020
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pawnee over Wichita Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pawnee over Wichita Drainage Canal in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2039. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pawnee over Wichita Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pawnee over Wichita Drainage Canal 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Pawnee over Wichita Drainage Canal carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pawnee over Wichita Drainage Canal?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns Pawnee over Wichita Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.