Seneca over Big Slough South
FairSedgwick County, Kansas · Seneca at Carey · Structure no. 430400876325010
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,500
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seneca over Big Slough South is a concrete culvert carrying Seneca over Big Slough South in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seneca over Big Slough South built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Seneca over Big Slough South 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 Seneca over Big Slough South carry?
About 18,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Seneca over Big Slough South?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns Seneca over Big Slough South?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.