US Bridges

Wildwood over Meridian Ditch

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Wildwood at Meridian · Structure no. 430400876275040

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildwood over Meridian Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Wildwood over Meridian Ditch in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWildwood
CrossesMeridian Ditch
LocationWildwood at Meridian
RouteCity Street 6275
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64237, -97.37099
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2006)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Wildwood over Meridian Ditch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildwood over Meridian Ditch 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 Wildwood over Meridian Ditch carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wildwood over Meridian Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wildwood over Meridian Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.