US Bridges

Maple Street over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Maple at Carlton Twins · Structure no. 430400876350030

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
864 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
21,700
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Street over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Street over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 67 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 21,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2039. The structure is 864 ft (263.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMaple Street
CrossesWichita Valley Ctr Fldwy
LocationMaple at Carlton Twins
RouteCity Street 6350
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68003, -97.4084
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length864 ft (263.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,700 (2006)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 Maple Street over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Maple Street over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy 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 Maple Street over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy carry?

About 21,700 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Maple Street over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy?

The structure is 864 ft (263.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Street over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.